Muskingum University invites applications for two Graduate Assistants in Athletic Communications. These positions assist the Assistant Athletic Director with all facets of the Athletic Communications Office. The positions include room/board, monthly stipend, and graduate school tuition remission.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Athletic Communications Office, including serving as the primary contact for assigned sports.
• Create and publish digital content for assigned sports, including written, photo, and video content.
• Help manage Muskingum’s athletic social media platforms.
• Supervise gameday statistical and video operations for home events.
• Update content, such as bios, rosters, schedules, statistics, press releases, articles, etc., on the University athletics webpage.
• Work with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators on the distribution of content.
• Maintain statistical and historical data.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the major functions of the position and should not be considered a complete description of the essential functions of the position. This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be assigned by the immediate supervisor to perform other duties as needed or to perform other reasonably-related duties, including special projects.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in a sports information or athletic communications office.
• Working knowledge of stat programs (StatCrew, Presto Sports, NCAA Live Stats).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, In Design, Premiere Pro).

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must include a letter of interest, a resume, and 3 professional references. The list of references should include each reference's email address, phone number, and a brief description of your relationship to the reference. Applications should be sent by email to careers@muskingum.edu or faxed to 740-826-6131. Please include the position title in the subject line of your correspondence. These positions will remain open until filled, with review of candidates to begin immediately.

Muskingum University actively seeks out and welcomes administrators and staff who are committed to excellence in student learning, consider the engagement of diverse communities in the University’s educational programs and activities, and are committed to full inclusivity at the University. As an equal-opportunity employer, Muskingum welcomes applications from individuals from populations, which have been historically underrepresented in higher education and/or have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Muskingum University does not discriminate in its employment or educational programs or activities. Please visit https://www.muskingum.edu/non-discrimination-statement to review the university’s official non-discrimination statement.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Undergraduate degree.
• Acceptance or ability to be accepted into Muskingum University Graduate Program.
• Ability to follow the NCAA Division III philosophy and OAC and Muskingum guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate and participate as an active member of the athletic department and the University community.
• Good organizational and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

About Muskingum University

The mission of Muskingum University is to offer quality academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences in the setting of a residential, coeducational, church-related university and in the context of a caring community where individual fulfillment is encouraged, and human dignity is respected. Its primary purpose is to develop—intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically—whole persons by fostering critical thinking, positive action, ethical sensitivity, and spiritual growth so that they may lead vocationally productive, personally satisfying, and socially responsible lives.

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