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Job Title: Athletics Assistant, Communications
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time
About Us We are Kennesaw State University, one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, offering more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics attract students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries worldwide. We are a committed employer of choice with rich benefits, values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability, and part of the University System of Georgia.
Department Specific Tasks And Responsibilities
Primary contact for assigned sports programs
Records statistics for select games
Maintains social media department goals and strategies to maximize exposure and increase following
Produces online team record books, game notes, and news releases
Writes and disseminates news and feature stories on KSU athletic programs, events, student athletes, and coaches
Generates feature content, video, podcasts, and other unique coverage for KSUOwls.com, the official website of Kennesaw Athletics
Responds to media requests timely and accurately
Maintains website content for assigned athletic department units
Works with appropriate staff members and coaches to nominate student-athletes for academic and athletic honors, scholarships, and awards
Key Responsibilities
Provides a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties related to athletics
Provides support to assigned unit, staff, coaching staff, student-athletes, or external partners
May assist with set up and break down of on and off‑campus events and promotions
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of related experience
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license (may be required)
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and computer applications
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem‑solving, independent judgment, organization, communication, time management, project management, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in a related field
Previous experience in higher education or athletics administrative support
Abilities Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Complies with all NCAA, conference, State of Georgia, and university policies, rules, and regulations. Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one‑time meeting assigned deadlines.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status.
Background Check All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Candidates who receive disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time
About Us We are Kennesaw State University, one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, offering more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics attract students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries worldwide. We are a committed employer of choice with rich benefits, values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability, and part of the University System of Georgia.
Department Specific Tasks And Responsibilities
Primary contact for assigned sports programs
Records statistics for select games
Maintains social media department goals and strategies to maximize exposure and increase following
Produces online team record books, game notes, and news releases
Writes and disseminates news and feature stories on KSU athletic programs, events, student athletes, and coaches
Generates feature content, video, podcasts, and other unique coverage for KSUOwls.com, the official website of Kennesaw Athletics
Responds to media requests timely and accurately
Maintains website content for assigned athletic department units
Works with appropriate staff members and coaches to nominate student-athletes for academic and athletic honors, scholarships, and awards
Key Responsibilities
Provides a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties related to athletics
Provides support to assigned unit, staff, coaching staff, student-athletes, or external partners
May assist with set up and break down of on and off‑campus events and promotions
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of related experience
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license (may be required)
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and computer applications
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem‑solving, independent judgment, organization, communication, time management, project management, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in a related field
Previous experience in higher education or athletics administrative support
Abilities Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Complies with all NCAA, conference, State of Georgia, and university policies, rules, and regulations. Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one‑time meeting assigned deadlines.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status.
Background Check All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Candidates who receive disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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