Job: Athletics Communication - Student Assistants

Jobing Description

Position Summary: This position assists in all aspects of the athletics communication/external relations department. Duties include but are not limited to: writing and editing press releases, game stories, game notes and feature articles; producing sports program publications including media guides and game programs; compiling and distributing statistics; maintaining athletic department web site. The selected candidates will work in the Athletics Communication office working with the staff on day-to-day tasks including, but not limited to: clipping newspaper articles for archives, historical and statistical research, and photo management. Students workers will also work at multiple home University of Dayton events including but not limited to: men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball. Position Summary Information: The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a Top Ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community. Minimum Qualifications: Proficiency in desktop publishing software (Adobe Photoshop/InDesign); strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills; graphic design background; strength in video editing; knowledge of TAS Statcrew systems. Must be in good academic standing in the University. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Multi-Cultural Experience: Demonstrated and successful experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of and sensitivity to a Catholic Marianist work environment.