What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Information Graduate Assistant position at Westminster College - Fulton, MO?
Description
Westminster College is looking for two graduate assistants to serve in the Sports Information department. These graduate assistants are responsible for supporting the athletic department in various responsibilities. Westminster College is a member of the NCAA Division III, competing in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC).
At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.
- Support The Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information in duties such as stat keeping, record keeping, managing social media accounts, and live streaming capabilities.
- Assists in promoting and marketing the athletic department and its 22 intercollegiate athletic programs.
- Responsible for writing game recaps, and individuals student-athlete stories.
Eligibility:
Students are eligible for a Graduate Assistantship at Westminster College if they have been admitted to a graduate degree program at William Woods University. An official offer cannot be extended to an applicant until the student is accepted.
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Benefits and Compensation:
Graduate Assistants will receive a stipend of $1,000 per semester while holding a Graduate Assistant position. Graduate Assistants receive a tuition waiver to cover tuition costs for up to 9 credits per semester while holding the Graduate Assistantship. The College does not cover the cost of textbooks or other student fees. Graduate Assistants are required to maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled at the College, at their own expense. Graduate Assistants are required to live in campus housing which will be provided at no cost.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.
Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:
Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator
501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor
Fulton, MO 65251
HR@Westminster-mo.edu
573-592-5226