The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications helps manage all athletic communications and game-day operations for twenty athletic programs. The GA is the point of contact for various assigned sports, assists with digital media and broadcasts, captures official statistics for all squads, creates game recaps and stories as assigned, and create content for the www.ucgoldeneagles.com website. The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications is a part-time, twelve-month position.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director for Athletic Communications with managing the Athletics Department website (www.ucgoldeneagles.com) and all social media platforms, with content types ranging from written materials to graphic design and multimedia/video.
• Assist the Director for Athletic Communications with publicity efforts for the athletics program, including writing, editing, and distributing all press releases; social media management for multiple accounts across a variety of platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.); editing videos (season previews, game highlights, etc.); and the designing of game day programs, flyers, and branding materials.
• Provide oversight of all in-house broadcasts, including managing the set-up, live production, and breakdown of webcast equipment.

• Facilitate in-game operations of social media platforms and score reporting at the request of the Director for Athletic Communications.
• Responsible for communicating with and soliciting media for event coverage and feature stories on student-athletes, teams, and other department milestones and accomplishments.
• Assist the Director for Athletic Communications with all MEC, regional, and national award applications to recognize coaches and student-athletes for twenty athletic teams.
• Assist with the development of game-day scripts for the broadcasters and announcers that include sponsor recognition.
• Travel with select squads to post-season NCAA competitions, as assigned.
• Tabulate official statistics for soccer, football, volleyball, lacrosse, basketball, softball, and baseball utilizing the NCAA Genius or Stat Crew programs.
• Report game, match, and course times to the Mountain East Conference, EIVA, and the NCAA
• Assist the Director for Athletic Communication by updating team historical records and statistics annually on the ucgoldeneagles website.
• Assist the Director for Athletic Communications with updating all student-athlete, coaching and administrative staff biographical information.
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of headshots, team photos, videos, and game day graphic pictures for all twenty sports programs.
• Assume a leadership role in assisting the Department with enhancing the athletic image and brand.
• Work collaboratively with the University's marketing and communications office on all athletic-related news stories and events.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and the Sports Business Program to create a robust student intern program.
• Assist with the annual Hall of Fame Celebration and ensuring that all inductees biographical information is posted and current.
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to set and manage the strategic and creative direction of UC’s live video streaming function.

General Responsibilities

• Use discretion and professionalism in communicating details of university operations outside of the office, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and security of all personal and financial student information.
• Follow all policies related to FERPA, Title IX, Title VII, and HIPPA regulations.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the University's Employee Handbook and the athletic Department's Coach's Manual.
• Attend Athletic Department and University professional development sessions.
• Follow the University's business policies and approved practices related to travel, reimbursements, purchasing approvals, and the use of fleet vehicles or rental cars, etc.
• Seek out organizations that might provide insight and a networking resource for continued professional development.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize the synergies amongst the various athletic programs that UC sponsors.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of prior experience in Athletics Communication at the Division II level preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Individuals must possess strong written and communication skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of several computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, StatCrew, NCAA Genius Statistical Program, Presto, TouchPros Hall of Fame Programming, and Sidearm website technology.
• Knowledge of working with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), Daktronics videoboard equipment, tricaster equipment, and working with live streaming equipment.
• Working knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations.
• Problem solver, versatile, efficient, and attentive to detail.
• Required to travel and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Understanding and appreciation of the mission of college athletics.

Application Information: Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. Send all materials to Louisa DiSi, Director for Athletic Communications (Louisedisi@ucwv.edu).

About University of Charleston

The University of Charleston is an NCAA Division II institution that offers twenty intercollegiate sports (10 men's/10 women's) and is a Mountain East Conference (MEC) member. UC has been awarded the Mountain East Conference Commissioner's Cup for athletic excellence among MEC schools for seven out of the last nine years. The men's soccer program has won the NCAA National Championship twice, ending the 2019 season ranked #1 in the nation by the United Soccer Coaches Association. Additionally, UC men's volleyball is a member of a Division I Conference, the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association. The HB Wehrle Arena opened in 2017, with the Welch Athletic Complex following in 2019, providing elite facilities for many of the University's athletic programs. The nickname/mascot is the Golden Eagles, with the school colors of maroon and gold.

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