Athletics Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Welcome to West Liberty University!

Mission Statement :

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity :

West Liberty University is seeking applications for an Athletic Operations Specialist. The Athletic Operations Specialist provides administrative and technical support to the Athletic Director, Director of Athletic Operations and Sports Information Director while acting as a liaison to the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the greater West Liberty University community. This role supports digital media efforts by helping create, schedule, and monitor social media content, working closely with the Sports Information Director to boost athletic visibility through engaging campaigns, live coverage, and digital storytelling.

Essential Functions of the position :

• Assist the Director of Athletic Operations with event management and facility operations including set up / break down of equipment at events.
• Assist the Director of Athletic Operations by serving as On-Site Administrator for selected athletic competitions when the department hosts multiple simultaneous events.
• Assist the Sports Information Director and Director of Athletic Operations in maintaining the universitys athletic website www.hilltoppersports.com.
• Creating, scheduling, and monitoring social media content to enhance athletic visibilitycollaboration with the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, and Sports
• Assist the Athletic Director with the administration and coordination of major departmental events.
• Execution of special projects and other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director
• Assist the Sports Information Director in helping promote West Liberty University across multiple social media platforms via graphic content, videos, and in-game updates.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements :

Skills / Abilities :

Why you should apply :

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays. Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details : https : / / westliberty.edu / human -resources / employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

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West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources athr@westliberty.edu.

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.