Graduate Assistant, Sports Information

REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR SPORTS INFORMATION

STATUS: PART-TIME, EXEMPT

Lake Erie College, located in Painesville, OH, invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant, Sports Information. Lake Erie College is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). The graduate assistant is responsible for duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Information and will manage a secondary responsibility as defined. This is a 10-month appointment, each year, for two consecutive years, pending successful evaluation at the end of year one.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a primary media contact for designated athletic teams.

• Maintains Storm website.

• Creates game-day publications and writes event recaps.

• Serves as game-day statistician and maintains statistical databases.

• Assists in all phases of sports information.

• Assists in organizing the setup and coverage of all home athletic events.

• Assists in supervising game-day student workers and all game-day staff.

• Assists with special promotional events.

• Assists with coordination of all communication functions of the College’s intercollegiate sports programs.

• Projects and promotes an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to leave lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.

• Acts as an ambassador of the college and conducts oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.

• Operates within the mission of the college and athletics department to ensure a full NCAA DII student-athlete experience.

• Follows all terms and conditions per the Policy for Graduate Assistants.

• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Information or Director of Athletics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management or related field preferred. 

• Acceptance into a Lake Erie College graduate program required. 

• Knowledge and skill in using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications.

• Stat crew experience preferred.

• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

• Ability to edit and create highlight videos preferred.

• Knowledge of AP style preferred.

• Experience managing social media campaigns preferred.

• Experience in public announcing preferred.

• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, rules and regulations of athletic associations and conferences. Collegiate playing experience preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and approval for driving through the Business Office.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.

• Strong organization skills with ability to attend to details.

• Ability to work independently on assigned projects and initiatives.

• Growth and “doer” mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.

• Creative, strategic, thoughtful, and has a sense of humor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified applicants will have the availability to work evenings and weekends, possess a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record and have the ability to travel for team practices, competition and recruiting.

All members of the department of athletics are responsible for knowing and following all institutional, Conference and NCAA regulations regarding recruiting and operations of the program. If regulations are not followed and result in a violation, employees are expected to self-report the violation to the compliance office or to the director of athletics. Additionally, employees must understand that those who knowingly violate, conceal, or attempt to cover up violations of NCAA rules shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.