Graduate Assistant (Student): Athletic Communications

Job Description

Job Description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University is seeking student applicants for the position of Graduate Assistant in the Athletics department Sports Communication program. This part-time position will be located on the CUW Mequon, WI Campus. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be confirmed enrollees in a Concordia University graduate education program in good academic standing

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• May initiate, schedule, coordinate and conduct scheduled practices
• Demonstrate Christian concern for athlete's academic, athletic, social, and spiritual development
• May supervise stipend and graduate assistants
• Coordinate with the Director of Sports Communication to provide game management and Sports Information Functions
• Compile and distribute statistical and game performance data
• Formulate and administer a budget for sports program and manages expenditures
• Abide by and enforce NCAA Division III rules and regulations
• Abide by and enforce Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) rules and regulations
• Support and integrate the mission and values of Concordia University within the program

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter
• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to present a Christian and professional manner
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills
• All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadline
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• Enrollment in a Concordia University graduate education program required

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Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.