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Part Time - Sports - Information Assistant

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University1,314 open roles

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington is seeking a Part-Time Sports Information Assistant to support the department’s media relations, communications, and digital content efforts for its 14 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Working under the direction of the Sports Information Director, this opening will assist with promoting Penn State Abington’s student-athletes, coaches, teams, and athletic events across a variety of media and digital platforms.

This is a 10-month, part-time appointment that requires schedule flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays throughout the Academic Year (August through May).

Job Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist the Sports Information Director with media relations, coverage, and promotion of Penn State Abington’s 14 NCAA Division III varsity sports.
  • Write and distribute press releases, game previews, recaps, feature stories, and other digital content for the Athletics website.
  • Assist with the creation and scheduling of social media content to promote teams, student-athletes, coaches, accomplishments, and events.
  • Help maintain and update the Penn State Abington Athletics website (AbingtonSports.com), including schedules, rosters, statistics, records, and historical information.
  • Attend home athletic events and provide game-day sports information support, including:In-game statistics and live statistics Web streaming and production support Social media coverage Public address and/or game-day operations as needed
  • Assist with the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of web-streaming and video production equipment and platforms.
  • Help coordinate and supervise student workers and game-day personnel during home athletic events.
  • Assist with maintaining accurate statistical records, team histories, archives, and other athletics-related information.
  • Support the department’s postseason and championship reporting efforts, including NCAA and conference-related statistical and media requirements.
  • Perform other duties related to athletics communications and sports information as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, sports management, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred.
  • Previous experience in sports information, athletic communications, journalism, or a related field preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with Genius Live Stats (NLS) and/or PrestoStats.
  • Strong working knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
  • Familiarity with athletics website management platforms, particularly SIDEARM and/or Presto.
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or similar graphic design and content-creation platforms.
  • Experience with digital content platforms such as BoxOut Sports.
  • Experience with web streaming and video production, including platforms such as Hudl and Production Truck.
  • Demonstrated ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging game recaps, previews, press releases, and other sports-related content.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with coaches, student-athletes, staff, and campus partners.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, based on the athletics schedule.
  • Experience working in an NCAA athletics environment, particularly at the Division III level, is strongly preferred.
  • May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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