Graduate Assistant, Sports Information

Wheeling University - Wheeling, WV 26003

Position Type

Seasonal

Category

Education

At Wheeling University, a Graduate Assistant is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to grow. As a part of our Graduate Assistant Program, you’ll build practical skills, gain meaningful experience, and form strong connections with faculty and staff, all while supporting your academic journey.

Rooted in a community that values leadership, service, faith, integrity, and excellence, Wheeling University encourages you to develop both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of an environment that challenges you to think critically, act with purpose, and serve others — preparing you for success beyond the classroom.

Wheeling University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the Sports Information Office under the Assistant Athletic Director’s leadership. This incumbent will contribute to the promotion of the athletic department and will assist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date historical records and statistics. This position offers the unique opportunity to combine academic pursuits with hands‑on experience in collegiate athletics, supporting the development and success of our student athletes.

• Responsible to assist with athletic communications and publications for all athletic teams, including but not limited to:
  • Schedule posters and cards, media guides and game day programs;
  • Write news and feature stories and disseminate them to media outlets;
  • Assist with statistic collection, posting live stats and writing post‑game news stories following athletic games and disseminating the stories to media outlets and post online;
  • Assist with maintaining current team and individual statistics and distribute them to conference offices, the NCAA, and media outlets;
  • Assist with promotion of home athletic events and hosting visiting and local media;
  • Distribute all statistical information before, during and after events to the media, official scorer, Cardinal Cast and Public Address announcers.
• Responsible for collecting, cataloging and archiving photos and videos for athletic department.
• Responsible for assisting with maintaining the WJU athletic website.
• Responsible for assisting with creating and distributing weekly athletic event schedule on campus and email campus community on all home games, cancellations, and make‑up dates.
• Promote post season honors for outstanding athletes, coaches and administrators and submit them to the conference office.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Admission to Wheeling University’s graduate program is required (please see graduate program offerings for eligibility).
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the entirety of graduate program.
• Ability to utilize social media as a marketing tool; previous sports media experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to meet all NCAA compliance rules and regulations, certifications and trainings.

• Full tuition remission for up to 18 credit hours per academic year (must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester).
• $3,500 stipend paid in monthly installments in accordance with the University’s payroll schedule.
• Room (single or double) based on availability.
• Position runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

EEO Statement:

Wheeling University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all faculty, staff, and students. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value the unique contributions that individuals bring to our campus and believe that diversity of perspectives enriches our academic and work environment.