Sports Communications Non-Student Worker

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Classification Title Limited Term Office/Clerical FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE .475 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

Assist with daily media relations and communications duties related to UGA's 21-sport varsity athletic program. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign is beneficial.

Basic sports writing skills and social media capability also required. Assist with Game Day operations. Having a flexible schedule and working nights and weekends are required. Assist with office/clerical operations of the Sports Communications department which includes answering phone calls, scanning documents, special projects and other duties as assigned.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands

The physical demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee should be willing to: stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee should be willing to occasionally sit and talk. The employee should be willing to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during athletic competitions.

Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No Is driving a requirement of this position?

No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Amy Bales Recruitment Contact Email abales@sports.uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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