Graduate Assistant-Athletic Communications (63778)

Job Details

Job Location

Main Campus - North Canton, OH

Position Type

Graduate Assistant

Description

Position Summary

Walsh University is a member of NCAA Division II that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant will assist the Athletic Communications Department in the management of rosters, schedules, statistics, and storylines for all twenty-three Walsh University athletic programs and will assist in the creation of media content.

The Athletic Communications GA will be an integral member of the Walsh Athletic Department regarding the planning, and implementation, of athletics content to engage supporters and promote teams and athletes. Additionally, this position will assist and perform relevant duties regarding game operations and general athletics office support.

Job Details

Job Location

Main Campus - North Canton, OH

Position Type

Graduate Assistant

Description

Position Summary

Walsh University is a member of NCAA Division II that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant will assist the Athletic Communications Department in the management of rosters, schedules, statistics, and storylines for all twenty-three Walsh University athletic programs and will assist in the creation of media content.

The Athletic Communications GA will be an integral member of the Walsh Athletic Department regarding the planning, and implementation, of athletics content to engage supporters and promote teams and athletes. Additionally, this position will assist and perform relevant duties regarding game operations and general athletics office support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assist in the management of rosters, schedules, and statistics for all 23 Athletics programs through the NCAA and the Walsh Cavaliers website
• Serve as the primary contact for some athletic teams as assigned by the Athletic Communications Coordinator, including the writing of press releases and game recaps, roster and schedule maintenance on the athletics website, digital programs, updating student-athlete and coach bios, media relation and production of statistics at home events if applicable.
• Write previews, recaps, and personal interest stories forÂ
• athletics.walsh.edu
• Assist in the creation and management of all Walsh Athletics media, including photography, graphics and video.Â
• Assist in the production of live broadcasts for all home competitions.
• Use social media platforms to enhance the reach of content and engagement.
• Assist with other content for the athletics website including written features, development and enhancement of records and archives and general website maintenance.
• Produce presentations for Special Events (ie. Wall of Fame ceremony and the Annual Awards Ceremony)

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Education: Bachelor's degree is required as well as acceptance into Walsh University Graduate Program.

Work Experience:

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop & lnDesign
• Experience with NCAA LiveStats (Genius Sports), Stat Crew and PrestoStats software

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Skills and abilities:

• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong journalistic writing ability and knowledge of AP style
• Diligent and organized working habits

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours (nights and weekends)

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo-Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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