1. Serve as the primary strategic communications contact for assigned sports

2. Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and media members

3. Create news and feature story ideas for media and the school’s official athletic department website TulaneGreenWave.com

4. Assist with the day-to-day strategic communications

5. Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and media members

6. Manage and direct social media content for assigned sports

7. General knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite to create graphics for upcoming games and athletic events

8. Keeping statistics, maintaining program records, and other duties as assigned

9. NCAA Related: Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University-related activities operate in full compliance with University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary. Reports potential rule violations immediately. Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

NOTES: Additional Salary Information: Graduate Assistants receive up to $40,000, including tuition, fees, and a stipend. Costs cannot exceed $40k for the academic year, including summer session(s). If the academic program is less than $40,000, you may receive a stipend of no more than $1,200 per month up to a grand total of $40,000 after paying tuition and fees. If the academic program is more than $40,000, you will be responsible for all remaining costs above that amount.

For more information about Tulane Graduate Programs and deadlines, please visit: https://tulane.edu/academics/graduate-education

For more information about Tulane Graduate Programs and deadlines, please visit: https://tulane.edu/academics/graduate-education

About Tulane University

Founded in 1834, Tulane is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, we take pride in being a part of this select group of 62 universities with “pre-eminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.” Our schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine and public health and tropical medicine. With a seventeen-sport program that competes in the American Athletic Conference, Tulane Athletics is on the rise, boasting one of the oldest and most storied athletics programs in the Southeast, and indeed the nation. Tulane University is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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