EOU Athletics Event and Media Support Staff

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title EOU Athletics Event and Media Support Staff Full or Part Time Part Time FTE Varies Position Type Limited Duration Posting Number 20110408C&A

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Athletics Event and Media Support Staff position assists other EOU athletic staff to ensure successful home sporting events. This position has duties before, during and after home sporting events in the areas of media support and operations. Responsibilities may include any number of different assignments including operation of the game scoreboard, announcing, and bookkeeping for volleyball or basketball games.

THIS IS AN AS-NEEDED POSITION AND ATHLETICS IS CREATING A POOL OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Applicants hired are paid by the hour worked. There are no fringe employee benefits associated with this job.

Responsibilities

• Operate scoreboard or score clock for home sporting events, as assigned.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping for home stats of the events, as assigned.
• Operate the microphone and speak in a clear and articulate manner, following all guidelines set forth by EOU Athletics, the Cascade Collegiate Conference, Frontier Conference, and the NAIA, as assigned.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times and practice the Department of Athletics mission, values, and goals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Uphold the standards of conduct and have the ability to meet all department rules for EOU athletics and the University.
• Other tasks to support game media and operations, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills when interacting with the public and University personnel.
• Availability to work nights and weekends on short notice.
• Professional work ethic and independent time management skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to respond quickly.
• Positive attitude about working in a fast paced environment.
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or knowledge of high school and/or college athletics game operations preferred, but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant must provide:

1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant's professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);

2) Curriculum vitae;

3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.

Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.

Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.

Eastern Oregon University - Oregon's Rural University! - is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Brilliant faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.

EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.

Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.

Salary $14.50 - $16.00 Hourly, depending on experience and having preferred qualifications.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 11/17/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes First Day of Application Review 11/17/2021 Quick Link to Posting https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/2045

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• EOU Website Posting

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• State Employment Service

• DiverseJobs.net

• Referral by EOU Employee

• HigherEdJobs.com

• Newspaper

• Other

• If you answered "Newspaper" or "Other" above, please give specifics here:

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Veteran Preference Document