Athletics, Editing, Executive Assistant Skills , Feature Stories, Games Programming, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Promotional Programs, Social Media, Sports, Statistics, Tuition Fees
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number: Stu140P
Working Title: Sports Information Graduate Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Student Pay Level: G
Advertised Pay Rate: 13.00
Position Status: Regular Student Employment
Department: Student Emp Sports Information
Job Summary
Basic Function: The Graduate Assistant reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communication. Duties include:
- Create game programs and promotional items for the Universitys Athletics Program.
- Coordinate and deploy social media and webpage as effective marketing strategies for the Athletics Program.
- Assist in all aspects of the Sports Information department including writing press releases, feature stories, photos, videos, shooting, editing, and production.
- Assist with responsibilities related to game day including maintaining statistics.
- Includes tuition waiver for up to 18 graduate degree hours.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree is required.
- Acceptance into a post-bachelors academic program at Shepherd University as well as full-time course registration (9 credit hours) into the same program of study is also required.
- Must pass satisfactory background check.
- Must be enrolled/registered for Fall 2026.
- Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior athletic officiating, score keeping, or announcing experience desired.
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certified.
Posting Date: 03/19/2026
Close Date: [Not Specified]
Special Instructions
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Documents Needed to Apply
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