Graduate Assistant Sports Information

Job Details

Job Location:

Ottawa University
- Surprise, Arizona
- Surprise, AZ 85374 Position Type:
Graduate Assistant
- Part Time 29 Hours

Travel Percentage :
Yes
- Driving MVR Required Job Category:
Sports

• Assist in Maintaining statistical records, knowledge of Dak Stats and Presto Sports required
• Assist with writing, editing, and the distribution of all athletic press releases, media guides and game statistics. Manage staff/student-athletic profiles as well as student-athlete award nominations within conference and NAIA requirements and protocol.
• Assist in the design and maintenance of the OUAZ athletic website. Assure site is maintained in a timely, accurate, and approved format.
• Assist in Overseeing social media platforms.
• Assist in the design, production, and distribution of all programs and publications including but not limited to photo and video editing, photographing, productions of department publications and video content.
• Assist in Supervising, hiring and training staff for all regular season and post season home sports events and selected road sport events to cover statistical recording and documentation of information through student work study staff, graduate assistantships, and/or other contract related assignments.
• Assist in Recruiting, training, and supervising a staff of student and non-student workers who serve as game-day support staff
• Represent the University as a member and report to the NAIA, GSAC, SAC or other affiliated conferences. Attend all meetings; participate and take leadership within these groups including holding applicable offices. Comply with all conference and NAIA guidelines governing sports information. Coordinate with coaches the nominations for conference and NAIA player honors.
• Understand the University’s policies and procedures and exercise judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner within the guidelines and expectations of the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership to those with whom you work through your conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Assist with the planning and execution of promotion strategies for home athletics events and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics Communications.
• Other duties as assigned

Required

Education:

Earned bachelor's degree

• Effective leadership/communication skills.
• Sales skills
• Effective program development/management skills.
• Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals.

(Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions)

If travel is required, list type and approximate percentage:

As needed for position

Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties:
Yes

• Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University.
• Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Model and encourage…