Communications Assistant, Athletics Sports Relations - Athletics (Adjunct)

Grand Valley State is seeking a highly qualified candidates for a communications assistant in the Athletic Communications office for the 2024-25 academic year. Grand Valley State offers 22 varsity sports and is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division II level.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Handle all duties as related to the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to social media publicity efforts, creating and developing online content, writing news releases and feature stories, maintaining online record books and assisting with the production of various game day programs and flip cards. Execute duties associated with various home events and NCAA Championship events hosted by Grand Valley State University. Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in sport management, communications, journalism or other related field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; organizational and time management skills also key.

• Ability to establish close working relationships with department administrators and coaches.

• Proficiency with social media platforms such as Twitter (X), Instagram, and Facebook.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED

• Video editing, graphic design and desktop publishing experience via Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Premiere Pro, Photoshop, QuarkXpress, InDesign).

• Knowledge of stat capture applications such as NCAA Live Stats, StatCrew and Presto.

• Video streaming/production via Blueframe's Production Truck software.

• Bring creative ideas to enhance Grand Valley State's coverage through all facets, as well as through the local media.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment. Flexible office hours.

Some travel may be required. Nights and weekends are required.

LOCATION

Allendale

SALARY

$14,000 annually plus limited benefits including tuition waiver.

HOW TO APPLY: Attach your cover letter and resume.

The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

APPLICATION DEADLINE Consideration of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.

GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.