Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Athletic Communications in the necessary tasks of Manhattanville Valiant athletics game operations, including, but not limited to, serving as official statistician for NCAA contests, video streaming, broadcasting, social media, scoreboard operations and direct supervisor of staff of student-workers.
• Potential opportunity to serve as primary contact for assigned sports depending on department needs.
• Write, edit and distribute press releases, game recaps, student-athlete features, department news and other related content for GoValiants.com and the Manhattanville Valiants athletic social media channels.
• Create and distribute graphics and video content for digital and print materials via the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Aid in the maintenance and upkeep of GoValiants.com with news releases, roster information, schedule updates and statistics management.
• Aid in the planning and promotion of major athletic and university-wide events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Collegiate or professional playing experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Admission to Manhattanville College’s graduate program

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience working in a collegiate sports information setting or other related work environment
• Experience with collegiate athletic website services (SIDEARM, Presto, etc.)
• Experience with statistical programs (StatCrew, PrestoStats, GENIUS NCAA Live Stats, etc.)
• Experience with digital photography and video editing software
• Expertise in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of AP Style writing
• Understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of Manhattanville University

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects.
• Organizing, transporting, and setting up team specific game day items.

Benefits

• Salary: $5,000
• Stipend paid over 10 months
• Tuition Remission (9 credits per semester)
• Subject to maintaining a 3.0 GPA each semester for a maximum of four academic semesters
• Summer classes are subject to approval
• On-Campus Housing (dorm style only; single room not an option)
• Limited Meal Plan Hours
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnights and weekends
• Travel to competition(s) as assigned

Pay

$5,000

Schedule

Part-time, average load of 20 hours per week over the duration of the appointment period