Graduate Assistant Sports Information (29856)

Job Details: Location – Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS. Position – Graduate Assistant—Part Time (29 hours). Travel – Yes (must have a valid driver’s license and MVR). Category – Business Financials. Job Summary Provides support to Sports Information programming for intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports programs at the College. Responsibilities include external sports media, internal sports information management, and all public relations programming specific to University athletic programs. Responsibilities Assist in maintaining statistical records, knowledge of DakStats and StatCrew required. Assist with writing, editing, and distribution of all athletic press releases, media guides and game statistics; manage staff/student‑athletic profiles and student‑athlete award nominations within conference and NAIA requirements. Assist in the design and maintenance of the OUAZ athletic website, ensuring timely, accurate, and approved format. Assist in overseeing social media platforms. Assist in the design, production, and distribution of all programs and publications including photo and video editing, photographing, and production of department publications and video content. Assist in supervising, hiring and training staff for all regular season and postseason home sports events and select road events to cover statistical recording and documentation through student work‑study staff, graduate assistantships, and/or other contract assignments. Represent the University at NAIA, KCAC or other affiliated conferences; attend all meetings, provide leadership, hold applicable offices, comply with all conference and NAIA guidelines, coordinate with coaches for nominations of conference and NAIA player honors. Assist with planning and execution of promotion strategies for home athletics events and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics Communications. Preferred Experience Effective leadership and communication skills. Sales skills. Effective program development and management skills. Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions. Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals. Standard University Expectations Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations. Understand the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly; ensure confidentiality and ethical management of information per Code of Conduct and Ethics. Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism; represent the University positively. Be mindful and supportive of Ottawa University’s overall Mission. Exercise inclusivity aligning with the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community. Qualifications and Benefits General Information: Graduate assistants receive a tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University’s graduate programs, a partial meal allowance, and a bi‑weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewal for a second year depends on academic performance and quality of duties performed. International students may pursue the on‑campus MBA program if eligible and must obtain an F1 student visa. Applicants must first be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program. Admission requirements include an online admissions application, application fee, official undergraduate transcripts (minimum 3.0 GPA), a personal statement on career goals, and three professional references. Additional items may be required by the specific program. Application Requirements Completed employment application. Cover letter and resume attached. Equal Employment Opportunity Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr