Grad Assistant Athletics

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with game-day operations including statistics, live scoring, game notes, press box management, and postgame reporting.
• Support media relations efforts and respond to routine information requests.
• Draft, edit, and publish content such as game previews/recaps, feature stories, press releases, and announcements for the athletics website and digital platforms.
• Auxiliary with social media content and scheduling.
• Maintain and update team pages, schedules, rosters, and records on the athletics website.
• Assist with photo and video management and basic graphic design needs.
• Assist with record-keeping, historical archives, statistics databases, and coordination of athletic awards, honors, and nominations.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.
• Work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, and athletics staff to gather information, verify statistics, and ensure accurate representation of programs and individuals.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the department, faculty, or supervisor that support professional development and departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or acceptance to a related graduate program in Higher Education, Organizational Leadership & Management, Professional Studies, or MBA.
• Strong academic standing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with website CMS platforms, social media tools, and basic graphic design software preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Interest in intercollegiate athletics and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.