What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant - Sports Information position at Shorter College, Inc.?
Graduate Assistant, Sports Information
Shorter University
Shorter University Athletic Department, located in Rome, GA, is currently seeking applicants for a Sports Information Graduate Assistant position. Shorter is a proud member of the Gulf South Conference and sponsors 19 varsity sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Sports Information office and Game Day Operations efforts. This includes, but is not limited to, writing press releases, game recaps, and feature stories for assigned sports; while also assisting with event management and game operations/setup
- Serve as a contact for select Shorter University programs while aiding in the coverage of other in-season teams
- Conduct all aspects of pre-game, in-game, and post-game coverage for assigned contests
- Promote Shorter Athletics through social media outlets; including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
- Interact with local and national media outlets
- Keep in-game statistics with NCAA LiveStats/PrestoSports scoring software and maintain historical records of assigned teams
- Produce game notes, previews and select publications
- Use of Sidearm Sports Software to update the athletics website
- Evening and weekend work is required
The program is designed to provide each participant with a holistic and valuable practical experience in athletic operations and administration at the collegiate level, specifically in the area of media relations/sports information.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and acceptance/enrollment in a graduate program at Shorter.
- GAs must make a minimum work commitment of 18 to 24 months to Shorter, depending on the master’s program and hours allowed each semester.
Additional Qualifications
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, NCAA LiveStats, PrestoSports stats, Production Truck, FloSports and website management applications through Sidearm are preferred.
Master’s Degree Options
- Master of Accountancy
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Business Administration
- MBA with a concentration in Sports Management
- MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management
- Master of Management
- Master of Management with a concentration in Human Services Nonprofit Management
In exchange for hours worked for the department, the successful candidate will receive 30-33 hours of tuition remission for graduate courses only, subject to the Graduate Assistantship Guidelines of the University. If pre-requisite undergraduate courses are needed, they must be covered by financial aid or applicant’s personal funds.
Apply for Sports Information Graduate Assistant using the link below:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=163a046e-9138-461f-9b4c-f9dbe77a4748&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=235970&lang=en_US&source=CC2
Send letter of application, unofficial transcripts of all academic work, statement of faith, resume, and three current letters of reference to:
Human Resources
Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, Georgia 30165
Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.
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