Graduate Assistant, Athletic Strategic Communications

Job Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a primary media contact for designated athletic teams.


• Maintains team website.


• Responds to statistical and reporting requirements from the NCAA, G-MAC and intercollegiate opponents.


• Creates game-day publications and writes event recaps.


• Devises social media strategy for designated sports and department.


• Serves as game-day statistician and maintains statistical databases.


• Assists in all phases of communication: digital, graphic design, internal and external.


• Assists in organizing the setup and coverage of all home athletic events.


• Assists in supervising game-day student workers and all game-day staff.


• Assists with special promotional events.


• Assists with coordination of all communication functions of the College’s intercollegiate sports programs.


• Projects and promotes an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to leave lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.


• Acts as an ambassador of the College and conducts oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.


• Operates within the mission of the College and athletics department to ensure a full NCAA DII student-athlete experience.


• Follows all institutional, G-MAC and NCAA regulations.


• Other duties as assigned by the associate director of athletics for internal operations & administration or director of athletics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management or related field preferred.


• Acceptance into a College graduate program required.


• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, rules and regulations of the NCAA and G-MAC.


• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.


• Ability to edit and create highlight videos.


• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.


• Experience managing social media campaigns.


• Experience in public announcing.


• Knowledge of AP Style is recommended, but not required.


• Knowledge of StatCrew is recommended, but not required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified applicants will have the availability to work evenings and weekends, possess a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record and have the ability to travel for competitions.