Communications Assistant - Athletics (Part-Time)

Job Description Position Overview This position reports to the Director of Athletics Communications and assists other Sports Information Directors, student workers, athletics administrators, coaches, and student-athletes to produce successful execution of home games and special events. Responsibilities Administrative tasks related to the internal, external, development, and communications areas of the department Gameday Operations – assist in providing the best gameday experience for every type of fan in the building This role functions similar to an internal beat reporter—the focus is on telling compelling stories in written, video, social media, graphics or other innovative formats Generating and overseeing the distribution of record books/media guides, news articles and short-form video, stats and social media interactions Responsible for developing external media relationships and managing media requests for assigned sports as well as managing gameday media relations duties, including game statistics Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Strong communication skills Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Organizational skills; ability to multi-task/manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, strategic-thinking skills; willingness to learn and take initiative Positive attitude with strong interpersonal/customer service skills Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and within a team structure. Proficiency in office software systems such as: MS Word, Office, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook The ability to maintain confidentiality Preferred Qualifications Attention to detail Desired candidate will have outstanding verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletics staff. About Us Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it's an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come. Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category. Job Info Job Identification 2031 Job Category Marketing & Communications Job Schedule Part time Locations 510 W 49th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US Butler University