The primary purpose of the Graduate Assistant for Athletic Media and Events is, however not limited to, promoting and providing publicity for all aspects of the NAIA/NCCAA Intercollegiate Athletic programs; and planning, organizing, creating and implementing a positive game experience through the management of events. This is accomplished primarily through print and electronic media, internet, and publications as well as overseeing home events, game management, home stats, live streaming, and audio/visual at all home athletic events.
Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Athletic Media and Events
Department: Athletics
Location: This position reports to the Circleville Main Campus in Circleville, Ohio
Months per year: 12
Hours per week: 20
Start Date: July 3, 2023
Benefits: Tuition for Graduate Degree, Stipend
FLSA Status: Exempt
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Media and Events will report directly to the Sports Information Director and must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and summers, as needed to cover sporting events and activities.
Game Day & Events
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Setup/breakdown of gameday equipment
- Ensure facility maintains professional appearance
- Ensure adequate coverage of staff for all home games and events
- Oversee ticket sales, promotions, and concession operations, scheduling workers, depositing revenue from sales and concessions post gameMaintain concession inventory
- Create media guides/game programs
- Maintain inventory for SID equipment
- Consistently evaluate game day workflow and analyze for areas that need improvement or restructuring
- Manage, organize and coordinate student workers for events
Media
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting the SID:
- Daily maintenance and updating as needed of the department’s website
- Creating media pre- and post- competition in a timely manner
- Writing, editing, and disseminating.
- Press Releases
- Season Previews
- Athletic news surrounding student-athletes, coaches, teams
- Creating ideas and maintaining social media pages for department-wide athletics
- Maintaining historical archives
- Managing outside events hosted by the University
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Sports Information Director
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle Statement.
- Education, Training and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Previous experience in athletics (event management, scheduling, media, knowledge of sports and sporting events, facilities)
- Skill and Ability:
- Strong public speaking skills that connect with college students and student-athletes
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to network with other coaches to continue growth professionally
PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education, Training and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Broadcasting, Sport Management or related field
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (current)
- Previous experience in higher education
- Experience in spiritual mentoring and development
- Skill and Ability:
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Marketing (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
- Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premier, Lightroom etc.)
- Experience with additional website, photo and video editing platforms and applications
Limitations and Disclaimer
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.
Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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