Graduate Assistant- Sports Information

EXPIRED

Job Title : Graduate Assistant, Sports Information Effective Date: February 7, 2024

Department: Athletics Schedule: Temp, PT, 29hrs/wk

Supervisor: Asst. AD for External Affairs – Media

FLSA Classification : Non-exempt

Job Title : Graduate Assistant, Sports Information Effective Date: February 7, 2024

Department: Athletics Schedule: Temp, PT, 29hrs/wk

Supervisor: Asst. AD for External Affairs – Media

FLSA Classification : Non-exempt

Job Summary: Assist the Sports Information Department with coverage of all Drury University athletic events.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation .

• Assist in the delivery of Drury University Sports Information to the public in a timely and effective manner by covering assigned sports and teams in all aspects, including the creation and updating of game notes/information, and the athletics website, action photos, compiling statistics through various computerized stat programs, and reporting results to local and national media.
• Maintain computerized stats for a variety of sports as required by the GLVC and NCAA, inputting data on the stat program required for each sport. Stream live stats to the team website in addition to any additional outlets as required for the individual sport or event. Ensure that stats for each event are correct and forwarded to the GLVC, NCAA, team outlets, and any additional service that requires them.
• Assist in providing special features, graphics, photos, for selected areas (i.e., Drury alumni publications, Drury’s athletics website, the GLVC and the NCAA, hometown media for Drury student-athletes, etc.) as directed. Assist and implement a comprehensive social media plan for Drury University Athletics.
• Assist in the creation of graphics, posters, schedule cards, website splash pages, video clips, as well as the photoshoots needed to compile materials. Assist in the creation and updating of various athletics department publications.
• Assist in the archiving of all statistical records for the athletics website as well as related publications for each of Drury University’s teams as well as updating team rosters, and biographical information for players, coaches, and athletics department personnel.
• Travel when needed to road contests ensuring that Drury is covered in the best manner possible. Write game stories that are not only appropriate for the Drury website and related publications but also for local newspaper and other news outlets.
• Assist and/or create scripts for the public address announcer at Athletics events Drury University hosts, as well as implementing and executing an operational plan for assigned events. Set-up video equipment, create graphics, run and operate Drury’s video internet broadcasts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be accepted into and enrolled in one of the graduate programs at Drury University. Must be in good academic and behavioral standing
• Must complete the minimum number of graduate hours per semester or summer to be classified as a full-time graduate student and be in good standing
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
• Must be proficient with use of office equipment (phone, fax, copier, scanner, etc.) and computers; including programs such as: web-based programs, Microsoft Office-based programs, and email as a significant mode of communication and documentation
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to communicate information accurately and effectively to various constituents

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in progress

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Graduate Assistants will assist in the supervision of game day student workers .

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, and/or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this employee includes close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, large group settings, and situations with little to no privacy. The work environment is fast paced, with a noise level that is usually moderate to high.