Kutztown University is seeking two (2) athletic communications graduate assistants for the 2026-27 academic year. The graduate assistants will assist the department's director of athletic communications and assistant director of athletic communications with coverage of the Golden Bears' 23 NCAA Division II varsity athletic programs. Individuals will be responsible for comprehensive website management, including feature stories, event previews and recaps, updating scores, statistics, rosters and schedules, and program archives. There will also be game management duties, to include score table and press box management, operating in-game scoring statistical programs and postgame score reporting. Additionally, the graduate assistants will serve as the primary contact for select sports as assigned by the director of athletic communications, and assist with oversight of Kutztown's official athletics social media platforms and the creation of engaging content for each. The graduate assistants will be required to work hours associated with the athletic communications profession, including nights and weekends.

REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bachelor's degree
• Accepted into one of Kutztown University's graduate programs, which can be found by clicking here
• Registered as a full-time matriculating graduate student (9 or more credits per semester)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of the athletic communications profession and a wide range of collegiate sports
• Knowledge of Blueframe/HudlTV Production Truck, NCAA LiveStats/PrestoStats/StatCrew statistical software and the SIDEARM Sports web management platform
• Experience with design software such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, BoxOut and Canva is preferred
• Previous experience with photography and video equipment is helpful, but not required

APPLICATION

• Individuals wishing to apply for the position should send a resume, writing and publication samples to Matt Heffelfinger at heffelfi@kutztown.edu

About Kutztown University

Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates. Non-Discrimination Statement Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, S...W, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

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