Department Description Department Purpose
The UC Davis Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) in partnership with the Associated Students, University of California, Davis (ASUCD) has established a number of new full-time staff positions that will be referred to as, ICA & ASUCD Fellowships. These positions will be available to recent UC Davis graduates who aspire to work within Intercollegiate Athletics and meet the qualifications as outlined in the following job description.
Job Summary
Game-day assistants will handle a variety of responsibilities involving the following sports: football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, women’s water polo, equestrian and field hockey. At home events, individuals will serve as a PA announcer, stats inputter, stats caller, organizing live stats broadcasts, official scorekeeper (baseball/softball), writing recaps and posting content to appropriate social media channels. Coordinate game-day services for specific sports and assisting in services with others.
Assist in writing press releases and feature stories, assisting in production of both print and online publications, and compiling/maintaining statistics and records, and coordinating interview requests from outside media outlets.
Please note: RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH – Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.
Position Information
Apply by Date
September 14th 2023
Salary Range
$15.50/hr.
Appointment Type
Limited
Number of Positions
8
Percentage of Time
1%
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis, CA.
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
No
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
• Work hours outside standard 8AM-5PM schedule.
• Most home events that need additional help will take place on Friday-Sunday from February-May.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience on Macintosh computers, although familiarity with both Mac OS and Windows is preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Word and Excel).
- Strong familiarity with the most common social media platforms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• UC Davis graduate.
• Experience with such programs as Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrated) and basic web editing (e.g. HTML).
• Knowledge of keeping statistics and serving as an official scorer.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
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