Athletic Department Communication Assistant at InsideHigherEd

Category:: StaffSubscribe:: Department:: AthleticsLocations:: Des Plaines, ILPosted:: Nov 13, 2025Closes:: Dec 18, 2025 - 11:59 PM ESTType:: Part Time StaffPosition ID:: 194742About Oakton College :Educate. Empower. TransformAt Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.Job Description:Basic Function and Responsibility:Creates, maintains, and monitors information on the department's website.Manages and creates content and articles for the department's social media sites and website.Produces multimedia content such as photos, short form videos, and interviews for social media and website.Serves as the department's liaison to the Oakton Marketing and Communications department.Assists in the design and ordering of athletic department marketing and communication materials.Regularly reports metrics on social media and website traffic. Facilitates player, team, recruit, and game day photo shoots.Executes and oversees the following of brand guidelines as specified by the college's Marketing and Communications department.Other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.Supervision Received:Supervision is received from the Director of Athletics.Supervision Exercised:NoneRequirements:Qualifications and Working Conditions:Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be obtained is required.One year of related communication and social media experience required. One year of related experience in a collegiate or professional sports environment preferred.Strong written and verbal communications skills required. Familiarity with AP style writing preferred.Familiarity with Sidearm, Canva, Adobe and various social media platforms is preferred.Demonstrated ability to engage positively and effectively with students, faculty, staff, alumni and external partners required.Exceptional organizational and time management skills are required. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours consistent with athletic event and student needs is required.Physical Demands:Light lifting to 10 lbs. and light carrying up to 10 lbs. Ability to reach above the shoulder. Periods spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Mobility to move between campuses and local district sites. Work is performed in a general office environment and is sedentary. Little or no exposure to adverse working conditions. Additional Information:Working Days and Hours:This is a 20 hour per week position, approximately 12 hours a week M-F in the office and 8 hours a week attending afternoon and evening athletic events.SALARY: $22.29 per hourBased on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.Equal Opportunity EmployerApplication Instructions:Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.