Student Assistant - WOLF Sports Network: WIT Coordinator

University of West Georgia; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of West Georgia is seeking a part-time Student Assistant for the WOLF Sports Network. This role involves developing training schedules, ensuring facility readiness, and guiding students through program directives. Candidates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and maintain a 2.0 GPA while completing required courses.

Preferred skills include proficiency with Adobe Audition. The position also entails physical requirements, such as moving Audio/Visual equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus.

Qualifications

• Must have completed WIT Training Course or similar.
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to move Audio/Visual equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop training schedules for students.
• Ensure training facilities readiness.
• Guide students in completing course directives.
• Track attendance for shows.
• Assist with changes to Sports WIT Program.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Teamwork

Technical proficiency with tools

Education

Enrollment at UWG with minimum 6 credit hours

2.0 GPA

Completion of specific courses

Tools

Adobe Audition

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant – WOLF Sports Network: WIT Coordinator

Location: UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part‑Time

Job ID: 298605

Job Summary

• Think critically, creatively, and independently to develop a schedule of topics to train students.
• Apply current tools and technologies to ensure training facilities are available and ready for students.
• Demonstrate teamwork by working with all Directors and Coordinators for their respective training roles for the various weeks.
• Demonstrate leadership by guiding Sports WIT students through course directives, including assisting with connecting to a live show or remote to complete required checklist.
• Apply basic numbers and statistical concepts to ensure accurate attendance for shows or remotes.
• Critically evaluate their own work and the work of others to ensure students are tracked for Most Improved WIT award at the end of each semester.
• Demonstrate teamwork by working with Operations Manager and Sports Director to make changes to Sports WIT Program.
• Apply current tools and technologies to assist with station remotes and events.
• Develop professional job skills by attending any staff leadership & job skill enhancement training.
• Demonstrate professionalism by attending staff meetings and perform functions as deemed appropriate by Operations Manager or Sports Director.
• Utilize teamwork and leadership to train and mentor staff and volunteers.
• Adhere to all Policy and Procedures.
• Report any and all violations to GM and OM.

Required Qualifications

• All students must have completed one or more of the following courses: In‑house WIT Training Course COMM-3351 - Radio Program Production, COMM-3352 - Fundamentals of Television Production, Fundamentals of Film & Video Production, COMM 4421-Radio Practicum, COMM 4485 – Sports Communication, and COMM-3354 Digital Social Media & Society, COMM 4485 - Special Topics (e.g., Sports Communications, Podcasting).
• Must be enrolled at UWG in a minimum of 6 credit hours and have a 2.0 GPA.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently moves Audio/Visual equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various classrooms and events needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled with Adobe Audition.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.