Graduate Assistant - Athletic Administration, Athletic Communications

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant, Athletic Administration, Social Media, & Promotions on the Dahlonega campus. This position will assist with athletic communications and broadcasts for the Athletic Department.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a leadership role on the Nighthawk Sports Network to help enhance the department's broadcast by creating on-air content, scheduling, and assisting in set-up and production. 

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant, Athletic Administration, Social Media, & Promotions on the Dahlonega campus. This position will assist with athletic communications and broadcasts for the Athletic Department.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a leadership role on the Nighthawk Sports Network to help enhance the department's broadcast by creating on-air content, scheduling, and assisting in set-up and production. 
• Assist in the historical archives (rosters, statistics, records) for all 13 intercollegiate sports. 
• Write and edit various communications materials, such as student-athlete bios, press releases, and/or feature stories for the department's website. 
• Collaborate with External Operations team to generate content ideas for various platforms such as the Nighthawk Sports Network, social media, and website.
• Assist in the scheduling, training, and leading of the student work staff on game days.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Communications, Athletics. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is recommended.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Must currently have, or will obtain by the start date a Bachelor's Degree. 
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credit hours by start date.
• Willing to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Former NCAA athlete or experience in college athletics is preferred.  
• Previous experience working with video streaming, new media platform and event planning preferred. 

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume, and Cover Letter 
• Contact information for three professional references 

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php 

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust

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