Clerical Assistant - Athletic Communications

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Clerical Assistant - Athletic Communications

Posting Number: 26TM0027

Department: Athl - Facilities & Operations

Overview: The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women’s and 10 men’s programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the Big Ten Conference, the nation’s premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as "The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov.

6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory."

Posting

Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Clerical Assistant - Athletic Communications for Athletics - Facilities & Operations. Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Work with Rutgers Athletic Communications office to update and maintain athletic pages, schedules and rosters on
• Assist with writing and editing news content for , including game previews and recaps as well as feature stories on student-athletes and other members of the organization.
• Help manage statistics for athletics programs.
• Curate content to be posted on social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram and X.
• Work with select staff to manage and distribute credentials for select athletic events.
• Assist with updating program notes to be distributed to broadcast partners.
• Work alongside fulltime staff to help manage games and events on campus.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Salary Details: $15.92/hourly

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Part Time

Working Hours: 19.5

Daily

Work Shift:

Work Arrangement:

Payroll Designation: People Soft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Minimum

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Writing and editing experience.

Equipment Utilized:

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Special

Conditions:

Posting Open Date: 01/23/2026

Posting Close Date: 02/02/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: All applicants must complete and attach in the "Applicant Document" section under "Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form" the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Location Details:

Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional…