Graduate Assistant Sports Information (30637)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY • Surprise, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to Sports Information programming for intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports programs within the division of Athletics at the College. Responsibilities include: external sports media, internal sports information management, and all public relations programming specific to University athletic programs.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree
• Effective leadership/communication skills
• Sales skills
• Effective program development/management skills
• Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions
• Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals
• Working Conditions: Travel Requirements: As needed for position
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties
• Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University
• Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly
• Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies
• Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities
• Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses assuring effective communication and operations
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism
• Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University
• Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship
• Must first be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program to be eligible for appointment as a Graduate Assistant
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts (3.0 GPA – minimum requirement)
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references
• Other items as identified by the specific academic program
• A completed employment application is required
• Candidates should attach cover letter and resume

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DakStats and Presto Sports

Responsibilities

• Maintaining statistical records, knowledge of DakStats and Presto Sports required
• Writing, editing, and the distribution of all athletic press releases, media guides and game statistics
• Manage staff/student-athletic profiles as well as student-athlete award nominations within conference and NAIA requirements and protocol
• Design and maintenance of the OUAZ athletic website, ensuring it is maintained in a timely, accurate, and approved format
• Overseeing social media platforms
• Design, production, and distribution of all programs and publications including but not limited to photo and video editing, photographing, productions of department publications and video content
• Supervising, hiring and training staff for all regular season and post season home sports events and selected road sport events to cover statistical recording and documentation of information through student work study staff, graduate assistantships, and/or other contract related assignments
• Recruiting, training, and supervising a staff of student and non-student workers who serve as game-day support staff
• Represent the University as a member and report to the NAIA, GSAC, SAC or other affiliated conferences. Attend all meetings; participate and take leadership within these groups including holding applicable offices
• Comply with all conference and NAIA guidelines governing sports information
• Coordinate with coaches the nominations for conference and NAIA player honors
• Understand the University’s policies and procedures and exercise judgment accordingly
• Assure that University and student information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner within the guidelines and expectations of the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Provide leadership to those with whom you work through your conduct, attitude, and professionalism
• Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University
• Assist with the planning and execution of promotion strategies for home athletics events
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs
• Partial meal allowance
• Bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level