GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Communications - SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027
About The Position
Illinois State University, a NCAA Division I institution and member of the Missouri Valley Conference, invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications within the Department of Athletics. This is a pre-professional, 12-month position that includes a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois State's Graduate School. As part of the responsibilities, the individual will 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.
Requirements
- Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook
- 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
Benefits
- Tuition waiver
- Stipend
- Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
