Graduate Assistant, Sports Information

Under the general direction of the assistant director of athletics for communication and in close coordination with the Director of Athletics, the graduate assistant for sports information is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information. The graduate assistant for sports information maintains regular contact with Hood College’s 24 NCAA Division III teams and coaches to provide information to the media, campus, and public, and assists with the athletics website, video streaming and editing, social media, and game day operations.

Responsibilities include developing favorable media attention and image for the various sports teams, coaches, and the athletic department utilizing a variety of communications media and other appropriate outlets.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains statistical and historical records of athletic events and athletes.
• Assists as Hood College’s official statistician.
• Assists with compilation and reporting of statistics on teams, individuals, and coaches.
• Assists communications with conference office and NCAA for timely reporting of team rosters, schedules, statistics, etc.
• Compiles and maintains student‑athlete and coach biographical information.
• Aids with the video streaming of home athletic events.
• Help administrate the official athletic department social media accounts.
• Assists in coordinating athletic photography.
• Assists with media relations for all men’s and women’s athletics teams, student‑athletes and coaches.
• Researches, writes and edits news releases, features and copies about student‑athletes, coaches and sports teams.
• Produces athletic publications, including home game programs, schedules, etc.
• Designs provides content for, and provides regular updates to
• Provides input for selection of Athlete of the Week and oversees accompanying feature story.

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student‑centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Sport Management, Journalism, English, Communications, or Public Relations.
• Experience in athletic media relations and/or video editing a plus.
• Full acceptance into one of Hood’s graduate programs is required.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA while enrolled in graduate program.

Proficient in office productivity suite software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e‑mail and Internet; desktop publishing, Adobe Creative Suite, Presto Sports and/or Sidearm content management system, video editing, and working knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and/or Presto Stats. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization‑wide information systems and department‑specific software applications.

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a…