Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Job Description

The Sports Information Department at St. Ambrose University Athletics is seeking a Graduate Assistant to assist with the day-to-day operations of the department and help promote the Fighting Bees’ 31 varsity athletic programs. The Graduate Assistant will play an active role in event coverage, content creation, media relations, and digital communications while gaining hands-on experience in collegiate athletics communications and sports information.

Responsibilities include taking statistics at home athletic events, writing game recaps and feature stories, creating social media content, assisting with live stream productions, maintaining the athletics website, designing game programs, and supporting other department initiatives. The position also includes supervising student workers and assisting with game-day operations. Evening, weekend, and occasional travel commitments are required.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily operations of the Sports Information Office

Take and report statistics at home athletic events using programs such as StatCrew and DakStats

Write game recaps, feature stories, press releases, and other athletics content

Create and publish content for athletics social media platforms

Assist with maintaining and updating the SAU Athletics website

Help oversee live streaming and broadcast operations for athletic events

Design and produce game programs and promotional materials

Handle media requests and assist with public relations efforts

Supervise and assist in training student workers and game-day staff

Provide support for additional administrative and game-day duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree completed prior to the start date

Current or prospective enrollment in a graduate program at St. Ambrose University

Current SAU graduate students must provide proof of registration

Prospective students must be officially applied to an SAU graduate program prior to the fall semester, with eventual acceptance required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Strong leadership and supervisory skills

Proficiency with computer software and digital platforms

Experience with social media content creation preferred

Knowledge of athletics statistics software, website management, graphic design, or livestreaming platforms is preferred

Availability to work nights, weekends, and occasional travel assignments associated with athletic events

To Apply:

Please send a copy of your cover letter, resume, and any additional materials you would like to include to ThiessenBrianA@sau.edu and CarnesHaleighK@sau.edu (or click ‘Apply Now’ to start your email). 

Salary:

Monthly stipend and Tuition reimbursement.