GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Communications - SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027

Illinois State•Normal, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois State University, a NCAA Division I institution, member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications within the department of Athletics. This pre-professional, 12-month position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois State's Graduate School.

Requirements

Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
Bachelor's Degree
Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Sport Management, Communication, Recreation Administration

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director/Communications, serve as the primary media contact for all assigned sports
Compile stats
Update season and career best lists
Write press releases for GoRedbirds.com
Assist in game day operations for various other Redbird programs
Follow the regulations and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Missouri Valley Conference or the Missouri Valley Football conference, the Athletics Department, and Illinois State University