Graduate Assistant, Sports Information
Graduate Assistant, Sports Information
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Job Description
Under the general direction of the assistant director of athletics for communication and in close coordination with the Director of Athletics the graduate assistant for sports information is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information. The graduate assistant for sports information maintains regular contact with Hood Colleges 24 NCAA Division III teams and coaches to provide information to the media campus and public and assists with the athletics website video streaming and editing social media and game day operations. Responsibilities include developing favorable media attention and image for the various sports teams coaches and the athletic department utilizing a variety of communications media and other appropriate outlets.
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Sports Information (100%)
- Maintains statistical and historical records of athletic events and athletes;
- Assists as Hood Colleges official statistician;
- Assists with compilation and reporting of statistics on teams individuals and coaches;
- Assists communications with conference office and NCAA for timely reporting of team rosters schedules statistics etc.;
- Compiles and maintains student-athlete and coach biographical information;
- Aids with the video streaming of home athletic events;
- Helps administrate the official athletic department social media accounts;
- Assists in coordinating athletic photography;
- Assists with media relations for all mens and womens athletics teams student-athletes and coaches;
- Researches writes and edits news releases features and copy about student-athletes coaches and sports teams;
- Produces athletic publications including home game programs schedules etc.;
- Designs provides content for and provides regular updates to ;
- Provides input for selection of Athlete of the Week and oversees accompanying feature story.
Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood Colleges mission as a student-centered liberal arts institution.
To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree required preferably in Sport Management Journalism English Communications or Public Relations.
- Experience in athletic media relations and/or video editing is a plus.
- Full acceptance into one of Hoods graduate programs is required.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA while enrolled in the graduate program.
Technology Skills
Proficient in office productivity suite software (such as Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint) e-mail and Internet; desktop publishing Adobe Creative Suite PrestoSports and/or Sidearm content management system video editing and working knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and/or PrestoStats. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.
Language Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills
Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking projections goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.
Compensation
The compensation for Athletic Graduate Assistants consists of a $3000 annual stipend a tuition waiver for up to 18 credits per year campus housing and a meal plan. This temporary position is not benefits-eligible except for paid Maryland sick leave. Learn more about Hood College.
To Apply
We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a rsum and three professional references.
If you need assistance with the on-line application process please email or call .
Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression marital status pregnancy disability religionorage in recruitmentadmission and access to or treatment or employment in its programs services benefits or activities as required by applicablelaws includingTitle IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries aboutdiscrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referredto the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall 401 Rosemont Avenue Frederick MD. 21701(AD 312). For complete information on Hood Colleges nondiscrimination policy pleasevisit
Employment Type
Full-Time
