Sports Information Specialist
UW-Superior is committed to making excellence inclusive in every aspect of the institution. Diversity, inclusion and equity are prioritized learning resources for all community members. We strive to offer quality programs in an environment of trust and cooperation that centers on the worth of all individuals. The University is seeking candidates who will contribute to the achievement of this goal.
Position: Associate Media Specialist, 100% FTE, 12-month appointment, Renewable Academic Staff
Duties: The Sports Information Specialist reports to the Athletics Program Manager (APM) and will lead the sports information operations of UW-Superior Athletics. The position is responsible for assisting the Sports Information Manager with all facets of promotion of the Yellow jacket varsity and junior varsity athletic programs.
NCAA 15.4.5 Athletic Staff Involvement. Members of the athletic staff of a member institution shall not be permitted to arrange or modify the financial aid package (as assembled by the financial aid officer or financial aid committee) and are prohibited from serving as members of a member institutions financial aid committees and from being involved in any manner in the review of the institutional financial assistance to be awarded to a student-athlete.
As an athletics department staff member, it is impermissible to discuss specifics concerning a student/athletes financial aid package with any individuals or departments (e.g., financial aid, admissions) involved in determining the financial aid awards for students.
Required Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- One or more years of experience working in collegiate athletics
Desirable Qualifications Include:
- Experience with SideArm website platform, Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing
The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, creative, and engaging. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to the public liberal arts mission. The successful candidate must be committed to the highest ethical standards and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills. Candidates that demonstrate a commitment inclusive excellence and diversity are especially encouraged to apply.
Salary: UW-S offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance coverage for eligible dependents.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
UW-Superior: A Special Place:
The University of Wisconsin-Superior is Wisconsin’s public liberal arts college. Established in 1893 with a mission to train teachers, it later became a part of the University of Wisconsin-System, and in 1998 was designated as Wisconsin’s Public Liberal Arts College by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The University serves 2,500 traditional and non-traditional students and is dedicated to the integration of liberal and professional studies and to serving a diverse student population.
UW-Superior maintains its foundational teacher education college values through its emphasis on excellence in teaching, as well as service to the community and region. Its core mission is student-centered. The institution fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention, embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices, and engages the community and region. The richness of its programs creates a personalized educational environment that integrates theory and practice, liberal and professional education, teaching, scholarship, and creativity. The University has a significant investment in and commitment to campus-wide Liberal Arts High Impact Practices (HIPs) that includes a First Year Experience, Academic Service Learning, Global Awareness, Writing Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research Scholarly and Creative Activity, and a Senior Year Experience.
At UW-Superior, we promote the values of academic excellence, integrity, and community within a collegial environment. At the core of our values is the appreciation for, and examination of, diversity, inclusivity, and equity. UW-Superior offers day, evening, weekend, and distance learning classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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