Graduate Assistant, Athletic Communications

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Description

Rivier Athletics is hiring a Graduate Assistant to support the Athletic Communications Department and staff in promoting and publicizing the universities fifteen varsity athletic teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Description

Rivier Athletics is hiring a Graduate Assistant to support the Athletic Communications Department and staff in promoting and publicizing the universities fifteen varsity athletic teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Assist with day-to-day office duties.
• Plan and create strategies for the social media teams and departments accounts.
• Assists with website maintenance and graphic design.
• Assists with compiling and keeping statistics of multiple teams.
• Public address announcing and broadcasting at select games.
• Writing pre-game, postgame, and feature stories.
• Managing student-workers assigned to sports information duties at events.
• Maintain strong working relationships with coaches and staff in the Athletic Department.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (minimum credential).
• 3.0 GPA minimum required for Graduate Admissions.
• A basic understanding of a variety of sports and the ability and willingness to learn new sports.
• Focused on the student-athlete experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required based on game coverage.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in high-pressure environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and trends.

• CPR and First Aid training certifications are also preferred. Knowledge and Skills:

• Self-starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to advocate for and support the academic, personal, and professional needs of the University.

• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and students and maintain collegial relations.

• Flexibility and adaptability in an emerging and changing environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.

• Computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, reporting platforms, accounts payable and payroll systems as well as online calendaring and email (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Supplemental Information

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 29 hours per week, academic year, Monday – Friday, Weekends as necessary

Travel: Minimal travel required for this position. In-state travel is minimal to complete necessary day-to-day tasks. Out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences, University responsibilities, and accompanying athletic team travel.

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.