Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The graduate assistant is primarily responsible for assisting in the media, promotional, and statistical coverage of 16 intercollegiate sports.
• The graduate assistant will be the primary media contact for selected sports and assist in all others.
• Duties include writing news releases, designing, editing and maintaining the university's official website, and preparing game-day programs as well as other athletics communication materials.
• The graduate assistant also is active in keeping statistics for selected sports, event management, and other duties as assigned.
• The graduate assistant works closely with the coaches of both the men's and women's athletic programs.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• The graduate assistant in this position will develop skills in human relations, supervision skills, public presentations, and communication and documentation skills.
• Candidate must be available for evening and weekend events and comply with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Acceptance into the University Graduate School; must maintain a 6-12 hour course load per semester
• Evidence of sound organizational skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, and the public
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills
• Outstanding computer skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous intercollegiate athletics sports information experience
• Graphic design and/or Photoshop & InDesign knowledge