Graduate Assistant - in the Office of Sports Information

Job Overview

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith based University that is seeking a Graduate Assistant - in the Office of Sports Information for the 2024-2025 term, with a potential renewal for 2025-2026.

This position allows for candidates to earn hands-on experience in all areas of athletic communications. The candidate will work with the Sports Information Director to promote the brand of the University of Dubuque Athletic department with 23 varsity athletics programs and over 600 student-athletes in accordance with university and NCAA Division III philosophies while being enrolled in a fulltime master's degree program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help maintain a current presence for the University of Dubuque Success NIL Exchange
• Assist with new releases; event recaps, feature stories and related content
• Develop, monitor and maintain consistent social media presence
• Maintain team information and content on websites and physical archives
• Assist in the coordination of all home athletic events
• Assist in special projects for the Department of Athletics
• Create imagery and digital content for the Office of Sports Information and University of Dubuque social media. Label and build database of images to be shared in social media and for campus use
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's Mission

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required and the position is conditional based on acceptance into University of Dubuque Masters' program
• Flexibility with schedule to attend/cover athletic events (evening, weekend, holidays)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suites - including Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
• Experience with in-game statistics; NCAA Live Stats (Genius), PrestoStats, etc. - though training will be provided
• Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS)/Sidearm is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches, media and athletics staff in a professional manner while working independently in a fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking, multitasking, and organization skills
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple ongoing projects at a given time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with collegiate athletics
• Ability to work with a variety of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community professionals
• Experience working in intercollegiate athletic department
• Experience with forms of new media, including, but not limited to website management, social media, video and mobile platforms
• Experience in social media, video, and ability with cell phone and/or camera photography

All graduate tuition is waived for the student for the term in which they serve as a GA. In return for a waiver of tuition, the assistantship recipient agrees to provide serrvice to the University equivalent to twenty (20) hours per week.

To apply with a growing University for the Graduate Assistant - in the Office of Sports Information position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website, to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color, are welcomed. AA/EOE. For more information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/