Graduate Assistant (Student): Sports Information

• Closes 18-Aug-2024 (CST)
• 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
• Other
• Part Time

Graduate Assistant (Student): Sports Information

• Closes 18-Aug-2024 (CST)
• 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
• Other
• Part Time
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Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University is seeking qualified applicants for a Graduate Assistant position in Sports Information. This part-time position will be located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be confirmed enrollees in a Concordia University graduate education program in good academic standing.

Concordia is a Christian university affiliated with the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod. The Sports Information Graduate Assistant is a 2-year position. This position covers partial tuition for a Masters Degree program and a small stipend.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and publish content to the Athletic Department social media platforms in a professional and timely manner
• Record live statistics for home and (when applicable) neutral site games.
• Update schedules, rosters, records, and statistics on the athletics website - concordiacardinals.com
• Write press releases/game recaps
• Report statistics to conference and national offices
• Manage the press box/scorer's table at home events, including overseeing the game day staff
• Perform assorted game day duties, i.e. public address announcing and scoreboard operation, as needed
• Aid with the video streaming of home athletic events
• Provide input and necessary materials for selection of Athlete of the Week and/or other awards

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient or basic knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere Pro
• Proficient or basic knowledge in statting games in PrestoSports
• Proficient or basic knowledge of website content management systems (PrestoSports)
• Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter
• Must have strong communication skills
• Able to present a Christian and professional manner
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills
• All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• Enrollment in a Concordia University graduate education program required

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Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. Formal application will require a statement of faith in addition to a Resume and Cover Letter. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.