Graduate Assistant for Sports Information
Hood College
General Information
SummaryUnder the general direction of the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications/Sports Information Director (SID) and in close coordination with the Director of Athletics, the graduate assistant for sports information is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information. The graduate assistant for sports information maintains regular contact with Hood College’s 22 NCAA Division III teams and coaches to provide information to the media, the campus and the public, and assists with the athletics website, video streaming and editing, social media and game day operations. Responsibilities include developing favorable media attention and image for the various sports teams, coaches and the athletic department utilizing a variety of communications media and other appropriate outlets. Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes assisting with the following. Other duties may be assigned.Sports Information (100%)
Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree required preferably in Sport Management, Journalism, English, Communications or Public Relations. Experience in athletic media relations and/or video editing a plus. Accepted into a Master’s Degree program at Hood College required. Technology SkillsProficient in office productivity suite software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet; desktop publishing, Adobe Creative Suite, PrestoSports and/or Sidearm content management system, video editing, and working knowledge of StatCrew, PrestoStats and/or Genius. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications. Language SkillsProficient in the communication of key concepts for the specific discipline in the English language and ability to assist students with English as a secondary language. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies. Mathematical SkillsBasic analytical skills and ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts in a timely and accurate manner. Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to hypothesize, draw conclusions, and support conclusions. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate. To ApplyWe invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application that requires submission of a cover letter, résumé and three professional references. If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592. Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592. For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.
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