GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Communications - SUMMER 2025-SPRING 2026 (SP)
GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Communications - SUMMER 2025-SPRING 2026 (SP)
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GA PreProfessional Athletics Communications SUMMER 2025SPRING 2026 (SP)
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: GA PreProfessional Athletics Communications SUMMER 2025SPRING 2026 (SP)
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
Illinois State University a NCAA Division I institution member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications within the department of Athletics. This preprofessional 12month position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois States Graduate School.
Duties and Responsibilities:
the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director/Communications serve as the primary media contact for all assigned sports
2. Compile stats
3. Update season and career best lists
4. Write press releases for
5. Coordinate all team social media content creation and scheduling
6. Assist in game day operations for various other Redbird programs.
Additional Information
As a part of your responsibilities you will follow the regulations and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) the Missouri Valley Conference or the Missouri Valley Football conference the Athletics Department and Illinois State University.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$2025 monthly stipend
Required Qualifications
1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at Bachelors Degree
3. Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Sport Management Communication Recreation Administration
Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
Summer 2024
Required Applicant Documents
Resume Cover Letter Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
This 12month appointment will consist of a 2month summer appointment as an hourly student position and a 10month GA appointment from August to May.
Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.
Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g.).
You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of oncampus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of oncampus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.
Contact Information for Applicants
Mike Williams
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309). The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at (309).
Department
Intercollegiate AthleticsIllinois State University a NCAA Division I institution member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Communications within the department of Athletics
Current Opportunities
Department
Intercollegiate AthleticsIllinois State University a NCAA Division I institution member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Communications within the department of Athletics
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
