Graduate Assistant (Athletic Communications)

SUMMARY:

Mercyhurst University is seeking multiple highly motivated individuals to fill our Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications positions. Mercyhurst is a NCAA Division I member of the Northeast Conference (NEC).

Compensation: The stipend is $7,500 (10-months) in addition to a 65% tuition remission for eligible programs OR a 100% tuition remission for Organizational Leadership. The student must maintain satisfactory academic progress: 3.0 GPA at a 75% completion rate.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Contribute to the Athletics department website and all social media platforms, with content type ranging from written, graphic design and multimedia/video.

· Compile, disseminate, and maintain sports statistics for assigned teams, including serving as official scorekeeper for home games.

· Directly manage setup, live production and breakdown of webcast equipment.

· Management of student employees and game-day event staff for all home games for assigned sports in a professional setting.

· Plan and implement historical statistic archiving, as well as maintenance of photography database.

· Completing conference, regional and national award applications to recognize coaches and student-athletes from assigned teams and programs.

· Travel with teams as necessary, primarily for postseason contests.

· Other duties as assigned. The candidate must have bachelor’s degree in a related field and accepted (or ability to be accepted) into a Mercyhurst graduate degree program ( https://www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/grad ).

Additionally, candidates should have a great work ethic, be open to learning, confident in current skills, and possess professional communication skills. Qualified applicants must have the availability to work evenings and weekends.

The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with an emphasis on multi-tasking and working within a team environment while filling a variety of roles.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send via email: cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to: eblount@mercyhurst.edu (or click 'Apply Now' to start your email).

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state and local legislation and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment, students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.