Sports Information Assistant (Part-Time hourly)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type : Part-Time Hourly No Pension

Job Number : 202300198

Core : Outreach & Engagement Core

Department : Athletics

Opening Date : 08 / 27 / 2024

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : NA

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE :

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey / New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student / faculty ratio of 16 : 1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK :

This is a part-time, 10-month position. For part-time employees, total hours worked must be equal to or less than (29) hours per week. Upon a successful evaluation, you will be considered for contract renewal. Evening and weekend work is required as job duties demand.

Pay - $17 / hr.

DESCRIPTION

A part-time assistant working in the Sports Information Office needs to be an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual who has knowledge of the 18 varsity sports offered to the students at Ramapo College.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES

Some of the major job responsibilities include : official scorekeeper, game announcer, statistician, web master, designer (game programs, promotional fliers, etc.), merchandise sales, and Game promotions. Part-time assistants must be available to work nights and weekends.

Live Stream / Play-by-Play

PT assistants should know how to run and operate the live stream system from set up to breakdown, including the setup of single and multi-video camera angles. They need to know how to set up the live stream from the back-end of the website for each game. Activate streaming software, test it before the start of the event, and display advertisements and commercials at appropriate timeouts. At the conclusion of the event, they will break down all equipment and store it appropriately. Play-by-play and color commentary present at games and events, where appropriate.

Game Announcer :

The game announcers are responsible for announcing the starting line-ups, substitutions, goals, assists, etc., at each home event. Responsible for PA announcements for sponsors and NCAA and NJAC Codes of Conduct.

Game Promotions

Part-time assistants are responsible for announcing and assistant in coordinator game promotions at half times, time outs, between innings or between double header games.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree.

EXPERIENCE

Experience with NCAC rules and regulations for our 18 varsity sports as well as experience with statistical software and NCAA official scoresheets. Experience in updating the back end of a Sidearm Website and PA announcing.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement :

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary : $17