Graduate Assistant 9 Mo

Graduate Assistant 9 Mo

Working Title Graduate Assistant 9 Mo

Position # G00017

Department Sports Information - HSU

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Employment Status:

Graduate Assistant (up to 20 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Graduate Assistant

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Graduate Assistant 9 Mo

Working Title Graduate Assistant 9 Mo

Position # G00017

Department Sports Information - HSU

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Employment Status:

Graduate Assistant (up to 20 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Graduate Assistant

# of openings:

1

Location:

Henderson State University

Proposed Salary Range:

$6,000.00

Closing:

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Henderson State Athletics is seeking a graduate assistant in the Sports Information office beginning Fall 2026. This unique position allows the selected candidate to gain hands-on experience in the world of intercollegiate athletics while also earning a tuition-free master’s degree in Sports Administration over a two-year period from Henderson State. The selected candidate will serve alongside the Assistant Athletics Director for Communications and Sports Information as well as another Graduate Assistant for either Athletic Communications or Creative Content.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary communications contact for multiple assigned sports, with additional support for other sports and athletic department initiatives.
• Write game recaps, feature stories, and other sports-related content.
• Produce and edit graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, or similar design software.
• Assist with video editing and photography projects.
• Manage and create content for social media platforms, including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook.
• Maintain and update the athletic department website.
• Support desktop publishing and the creation of promotional materials.
• Assist with game day operations, including event setup.
• Manage live streaming and live statistics during athletic events.
• Travel to athletic events as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Sports Information.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletic schedule.

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Send cover letter, resume, references, and any work samples to:

Blake Smith, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications and Sports Information at smithbl@hsu.edu.

The position is contingent on application and admission into Henderson State’s Graduate School. The candidate must have strong computer skills and be highly organized with the ability to multitask. A strong writing background and communication skills are a must. Statistical background using NCAA Live Stats programs is a plus. Previous experience as a sports information student assistant at the collegiate level is preferred. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to work long hours including nights, weekends, and certain holiday breaks.

Compensation: The selected candidate will receive a full tuition waver for graduate school at Henderson State, a $666 stipend per month, and a campus meal plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate Students must have applied and have been accepted to the Graduate School and hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on graduate work in order to be eligible for a Graduate Assistant position.

Master and Specialist GAs must complete a minimum of six hours of graduate credit during a regular semester. Their total credit hours (graduate and undergraduate) cannot exceed 12. Three graduate credit hours are required in the combined summer terms in order to hold a GA position in any summer term. Total summer credit hours may not exceed seven per summer term.

Doctoral GAs are required to take a minimum of nine credit hours during the regular semester and three credit hours during each summer term an assistantship is held. ASU's system currently does not update to reflect the full-time status of GAs who meet these registration requirements. Please contact Human Resources if validation of full-time status is needed.

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