Sports Information Graduate Assistant

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Graduate Assistant for Sports Information (Fall 2024)

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person

and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for
traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in
an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience
through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social
environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become
increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service. MVNU is a
member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the Crossroads League and offers
thirteen sports programs.

The University seeks a Graduate Assistant to serve the faculty and students in the Athletic Department.
Graduate Assistant appointments are made in collaboration with the VP and Director of Sports Information.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Graduate Assistant for Sports Information (Fall 2024)

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person

and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for
traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in
an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience
through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social
environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become
increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service. MVNU is a
member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the Crossroads League and offers
thirteen sports programs.

The University seeks a Graduate Assistant to serve the faculty and students in the Athletic Department.
Graduate Assistant appointments are made in collaboration with the VP and Director of Sports Information.
This position is 20 hours per week and is a full tuition benefit extending through the duration of the student’s
Master’s program. Stipends, textbooks, and computers are not provided as part of the assistantship.

Responsibilities for this position include:
• Assist with website management
• Develop and write website stories
• Maintain rosters, bios, and records
• Assist with photography, video, social media and other tasks
• Carry out aspects of game management such as stat keeping, public address
• Other duties as assigned

Expectations for the successful candidate:
• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Acceptance into a MVNU Graduate program;
• Prior experience working in athletics is a plus
• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience and mission fit
• Excellent technology, face-to-face, communication skills
• Basic mathematical and strong typing skills
• Ability to compose clear, professional letters, emails, and announcements

To be considered for this position, please email a letter of interest, resume and references to
alex.stewart@mvnu.edu and complete the application, found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs .
Applicants submitting materials via email should attach either a Microsoft Word or .PDF File.
Alternatively, materials can be faxed to (740-399-8697), or mailed to:

Alex Stewart, Sports Information Director
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
800 Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with
this position. A background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene
University is committed to fostering a non-discriminatory campus environment in which community
members can learn and work. MVNU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color,
national origin, disability, marital status, or military service in the operation of all University programs,
activities, and services. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and
regulations concerning discrimination. The University maintains the right, with regard to its lifestyle
covenant, employment, and other matters, to uphold and apply its Christian beliefs related to, among
other issues, marriage, sex (gender), gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual activity to the fullest
extent permitted by law. Thus, MVNU attempts to make all policies and decisions within the doctrinal
and moral convictions of the Church of the Nazarene (e.g., Articles of Faith, Covenant of Christian
Conduct including the Statement on Human Sexuality and Marriage, Covenant of Christian Character,
and the Statement on Discrimination, 915).