Graduate Assistant To The Director Of Athletic Communication

TITLE: Graduate Assistant to the Director of Athletic Communication

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERM: 2 Years

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletic Communications

Primary Purpose/Position Summary:

The graduate position reports to the Director of Athletic Communications. Graduate Assistant to the Director of Athletic Communication is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student development experience consistent with the mission of a Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic liberal arts university.

Expectations For All Dominican Employees:

As a diverse, Catholic HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution), we center access, belonging, and equity-minded perspectives. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to relationship-centered service and leadership reflective of the Dominican mission.

Job Components/Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

The Graduate Assistant to the Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for but not limited to:

• Adhering to conference, NCAA, Title IX, Department of Athletics and university rules and regulations;

• Assisting with oversight of athletics events including coordination of NCAA national tournament bids and live coverage for all home athletic events

• Assist with the oversight of all athletics marketing and branding; Assisting with managing all aspects of the department of athletics website www.dustars.com

• Assisting with coordination of all video tape exchange process for all home contest in accordance to conference guidelines;

• Assisting with maintaining inventory of the department of athletics electronic equipment and record books;

• Assisting with department of athletics special events, including homecoming, athletics awards ceremony, and hall of fame;

• Accepting and fulfilling other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree required

Must be enrolled at Dominican University as a degree-seeking student in a graduate program

Strong leadership and collaborative abilities

Ability to multi-task effectively and strong attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Competence with computer skills

Ability to work evenings and weekends

A background screening is required upon hire.