What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Address Announcer position at Colgate University?
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Position Information
| Job Category | Casual Wage |
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| Position Title | Public Address Announcer |
| Full Time/Part Time | Part Time |
| Division | Athletics |
| Department | Athletic Event Management |
| Hiring Wage/Salary Range | 25.00 |
| Department Statement | Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service. |
| Accountabilities | Serve as the official in-game voice for various Colgate athletic home events, including but not limited to football, basketball, ice hockey, and other sports as assigned. Announce starting lineups, in-game action, substitutions, fouls, and other game-related information in a clear, articulate, and enthusiastic manner. Follow game scripts provided by the Athletics Marketing team, ensuring proper sponsor mentions, promotional reads, and special announcements. Work closely with game operations staff, statisticians, and officials to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information. Maintain a professional and neutral demeanor while announcing, avoiding bias towards any team. Adapt announcements as needed based on game flow, audience engagement, and emergency situations. Adhere to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and protocols regarding public address announcing. |
Requirements
| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
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| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Education | High School Diploma/GED or higher |
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Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number | 2025CW034Posting |
|---|---|
| Temporary | Yes |
| Work Schedule |
Term: August 2025 - May 2026
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week
Availability: Must be available to work evenings and weekends (August through May) |
| Job Open Date | 08/07/2025 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| EEO Statement | The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. |
| Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. |
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