Graduate Assistant - Sports Information

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• Location507 West 10th Street, West Point, GA, 31833, United States
• Job CategoryGraduate Assistant
• Employee TypeGraduate Assistant
• Required Degree4 Year Degree
• Travel25%
• Manage OthersYes
• Minimum Experience1 Year

Contact information

• Emailjobs@point.edu

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• Location507 West 10th Street, West Point, GA, 31833, United States
• Job CategoryGraduate Assistant
• Employee TypeGraduate Assistant
• Required Degree4 Year Degree
• Travel25%
• Manage OthersYes
• Minimum Experience1 Year

Contact information

• Emailjobs@point.edu

Description

Point University is a private liberal arts institution that educates our students within a Christian worldview so they are equipped to take their faith into the marketplace and all of life while achieving their professional goals. We are training the next generation of Christian leaders to take the cross to more job sites, churches, industries, and nations than ever before.

The graduate assistant position supports the Sports Information department. Point University is a Christian university, and the graduate assistant is required to uphold the rules and regulations of the covenant at Point University, the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC), the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC), and the NAIA. Point University currently sponsors 13 sports teams, and the graduate assistant will be an integral part of the SID team and all of our athletic programs sponsored by the University. This position is responsible for leading efforts to market, promote, and document Point University athletic programs. 

Responsibilities and Primary Activities include but are not limited to:

• Marketing and promoting athletic programs via all media forms, including radio, print, television, social networking sites, including but not limited to publications development, press releases, media coordination, and web page creation and site maintenance.
• Managing and overseeing all game day activities for all sporting events.
• Managing athletic contest statistics using various programs, including PrestoStat and other software.
• Completing reports and nominations required by the NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference, the MidSouth Conference, the Southern States Athletic Conference, and internal requirements.
• Manage the school website, student workers, and all social media. 
• Coordinating NAIA Champions of Character
• Reports directly to the Head SID  

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required  

Preferred requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Broad knowledge of collegiate sports
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of PrestoStat software
• Experience working with collegiate athletics in a similar position
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that includes nights and weekends
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues
• Good driving record with the ability to travel up to 25% 

Summary

Point University's mission is to educate students for Christ-centered service and leadership around the world. As a Christian university, we expect employees to be committed Christians who model spiritual development for students, as outlined here. We welcome applicants who support the University's goals and statement of faith. 

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