Sports Information Specialist
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Position Title: Sports Information Specialist
Department: Sports Information
Advertised Pay: Monthly Stipend
Campus Location:Washburn University
Application Deadline:Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by:March 22 2025.
Position Summary: Washburn University is a teachingfocused studentcentered public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its highimpact programs for firstgeneration students. Washburn has a student body of over 5500 undergraduate graduate and law students a significant and growing number of whom are firstgeneration and PellGrant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.
Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty staff and student body and cultivating a vibrant learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages an excellent benefits program and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion modernization partnership achievement community and transformation. In 2024 Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for according to Great Colleges to Work For program.
The Washburn University Athletics Department is currently accepting applications for a 10month temporary position in Sports Information.
Washburn University is a public institution in Topeka Kansas with more than 7000 students and 1000 faculty and staff involved in more than 200 academic programs. The Washburn lchabods have a proud history of success at the NCAA Division II level and since joining the MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) in 198990 have made 150 NCAA Tournament appearances and have won 48 MIAA Championships.
The start date is anticipated for August 1 2025 and the successful candidate is expected to commit to working for 10 months with an anticipated end date of May 31 2026. The candidate will generally work between 2035 hours per week with weekend and evening work required.
Essential Functions:
Assist the Athletic Communications Office with coverage of the schools 17 athletic programs.
Performs additional jobrelated duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in sports management journalism communications or related field.
Proven effective writing and editing skills.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to work in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
Demonstrated general sports knowledge.
A proven understanding of StatCrew programs Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop lnDesign etc. and social media.
Drivers license with a driving record acceptable by the Universitys standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
NCAA Live Scoring programs experience
Stipend Monthly Exempt Parttime
Background check and driving history required
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
