About this opportunity
Columbus State University lists this Work Study Student - Athletics opportunity in columbus, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.
CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.
Location
Athletics
Department Information
Athletics
Job Summary
CSU Athletics is hiring student workers to support the department¿s sports communications, marketing, gameday operations, creative content, and live broadcasts. Students may apply for one or more of the following positions:
Sports Communications:
Assist with game statistics, scorekeeping, website updates, social media coverage, press box operations, postgame materials, and other communications responsibilities.
Marketing and Promotions:
Assist with promotional activities, fan engagement, sponsor activations, giveaways, and in-game entertainment. Responsibilities may also include preparing promotional materials and helping execute marketing plans for home events.
Gameday Operations:
Support the setup, operation, and breakdown of CSU Athletics events. Duties may include facility preparation, credentialing, hospitality, ticketing, crowd assistance, and other responsibilities needed to operate home competitions.
Photography:
Photograph home athletic events, practices, special events, and promotional content. Edit and organize photos for use on the CSU Athletics website, social media, graphics, and other promotional materials (must have own equipment).
Videography:
Film games, practices, interviews, and promotional content. Assist with editing highlights, social media videos, feature stories, and other video projects (must have own equipment).
Graphic Design:
Create gameday graphics, promotional materials, social media content, and other digital assets while following CSU Athletics branding guidelines. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar programs is preferred.
Broadcast Camera Operator:
Operate cameras during live broadcasts of CSU Athletics events. Follow game action, communicate with the production team, and assist with equipment setup and breakdown. Training will be provided.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary based on the assigned position, previous experience, and departmental needs. Applicants must be dependable, professional, able to work in a team environment, and available for select nights and weekends based on athletic schedules. Previous experience is preferred for certain creative and technical positions but is not required for every role. Training will be provided.
Required Qualifications
Must be eligible for work-study.
Proposed Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at or e-mail to
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Institutional Values
Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties: A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.
*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Other Information
Position Classification :
Federal Work-Study (FWS) positions are grouped into three general levels based on job duties and required skills: Entry-Level: Basic tasks with little to no prior experience required. Duties may include clerical work, customer service, or general office support.
Intermediate: Positions that require some prior experience or specific skills. Duties may include tutoring, lab assistance, or more independent administrative work.
Advanced: Roles that require specialized skills, training, or significant responsibility. Duties may include research assistance, technical support, or leadership roles.
Procedure for Determining Pay Rate :
Federal Work-Study (FWS) pay rates are based on the type of job, responsibilities, and skills required. Pay is set within the university's student wage guidelines and follows federal and state minimum wage laws.
Rates may vary by position and are determined in coordination with Financial Aid, based on available funding and the student's FWS award.
Evaluation Procedures and Schedules
Evaluation once a semester.
Worksite address
columbus, GA, 31900, US
Who can apply
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