Graduate Assistant - Athletics

About Us

 

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

 

The graduate assistant will assist with promotion of GCSU's 13-sport varsity athletics department.  

This position offers graduate students the opportunity to develop transferable workplace skills including communication, organization, time management, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

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About Us

 

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

 

The graduate assistant will assist with promotion of GCSU's 13-sport varsity athletics department.  

This position offers graduate students the opportunity to develop transferable workplace skills including communication, organization, time management, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

 

Administrative - 35
Assist with the maintenance of the athletics website 

Assist with the hiring and scheduling of student workers 

Assist with oversight of the department's social media platforms and the creation of engaging content for each platform

Sports Coverage - 35
Will serve as the primary contact for select sports as assistant by the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications 

Will be responsible for writing student-athlete profiles along recaps, updating scores, statistics, rosters, schedules, maintaining records and program history for those sports

Technology & Systems - 20
Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)  

Use of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premier Pro) 

Use of Canva 

Use of NCAA Live Stats/Presto Stats/Stat Crew statistical software 

Use of Hudl TV/Blueframe Production Truck streaming software

Other - 10
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

 

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree

Other Required Qualifications
Approved for regular admission to a graduate degree program at Georgia College & State University. Upload Acceptance into "Additional Documents" attachment in application. 

Maintain academic good standing. If a student's grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have next semester or summer term to improve and return to good standing before termination of the assistantship. Should a student fail to return to good standing after the next semester or summer term, or should a student receive academic exclusion and be dismissed from the degree program, the assistantship will be terminated at once. 

This position will work in-person 19 hours per week.  

Full assistantships (19 hours/week) cover all but $25 of tuition. 

Applicable student fees are not covered by the assistantship. 

Course loads for graduate assistants must be at least 6 graduate semester hours.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work a flexible schedule around class commitments

Preferred Experience
Experience working in an office setting.

Working knowledge of the athletic communications profession and a wide range of collegiate sports 

Knowledge of Blueframe/HudlTV Production Truck, NCAA LiveStats/PrestoStats/StatCrew statistical software and the SIDEARM Sports web management platform 

Experience with design software such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, Canva is preferred 

Previous experience with photography and video equipment is helpful, but not required

Proposed Salary

 

$10.00 / hour and tuition remission stipend

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

ABILITIES
Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. 

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. 

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. 

Reliability, punctuality, and a professional demeanor.

KNOWLEDGE
Proficiency with basic computer applications including Microsoft Office.

SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a busy office environment.

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

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.

Other Information

 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

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