Athletics Support Specialist (Part Time)

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| | | Position: Athletics Support Specialist (Part Time) | |

Location:

Gilbert, AZ

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| | | Position: Athletics Support Specialist (Part Time) | |

Location:

Gilbert, AZ

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Part Time

The Athletics Support Specialist will assist in providing support and administration within the Department of Athletics at Park University Gilbert. The Athletics Support Specialist will be responsible for sports information execution, game operations management, student engagement and retention, and general athletic administration including University vehicle coordination.

Position Accountabilities

Sports Information

• Assist with the development of game scripts and timelines for all athletic events.
• Manage the Park Buccaneers fan engagement App.
• Assist with social media and Athletics website operations.
• Develop marketing plans for promotional athletic events.

Game Operations

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of Athletics Student Coordinators.
• Provide supervision and staffing of athletic events and special events hosted by the Department.
• Schedule and direct student staffing for event set-up, execution, and tear-down.
• Assist with hosting visiting teams with event concerns and support.
• Serve as game-day administrator in the absence of the Assistant Athletic & Sports Information Director.

Student Engagement/Retention

• Collaborates with institutional stakeholders to promote student engagement and retention programming.
• Lead student-athlete community service initiatives in coordination with the Director of Athletics, Athletics Compliance Coordinator, Community Relationship Manager, Associate Vice President, and external organizations by planning and execution community service initiatives.
• Collaborates with coaches and Department leadership to encourage student participation and attendance at athletic events.
• Serves as liaison and advisor for Student-Athlete Council (SAC).
• Responsible for oversight and management of SAC, including working with coaches on nomination of athletes and reporting on athlete participation in meetings and events.
• Lead event coordinator for campus and departmental events responsible for budgeting, planning, staffing, and execution.

Athletic Administration

• Assist with management of Athletics Student Coordinators assigned to Administrative duties in addition to Engagement and Game Operations student workers.
• Implement and manage processes for University vehicle operations including cleanliness, maintenance, and utilization by staff.
• Organize meetings, orientations, social functions, and award ceremonies for the Department.

Other

• Duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic & Sports Information Director, in conjunction with the needs of the Director of Athletics and Athletics Compliance Coordinator.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous administrative support and event planning experience.
• Previous college athletics or student-life experience desired.
• Previous concession/food and beverage experience helpful.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, services ordering, and inventory control.
• Must be able to use a computer and general software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work with a diverse population and foster a cooperative environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Park University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes salary requirements.

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