Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications

About Christian Brothers University:

CBU is committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for our students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff. CBU encourages opportunities to celebrate diversity in an environment that prepares our students to be global citizens. CBU is an attractive and safe campus environment, and it is quite possibly one of the friendliest campuses anywhere.

If you would like to contribute to these hallmarks of a CBU education, please consider applying for our faculty or staff vacancies through these current employment opportunities.

Job Description:

The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications will assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications in all areas of operating an elite college athletic communications department.  The successful candidate will have the ability to multi-task efficiently, communicate at a high level, and be extremely organized.  The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications will report to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Assist as a media contact for all sports teams (currently 18 NCAA & 1 club).
• Assist in game-day operations related to media, press box, scorer's table, game statistics, game programs, and pre/postgame press conferences.
• Assist with maintenance of the athletics website (CBUBucs.com), including but not limited to posting/updating schedules, rosters, student-athlete and staff bios, and maintaining updated record books.
• Help produce regular press releases (season and event previews, recaps, and other news).
• Assist in using social media to promote individual teams and CBU Athletics.
• Assist with requests from outside media sources for interviews, statements, and credential distribution.
• Work collaboratively with the University's Advancement Office when required on athletic-related news stories and events.
• Assist in managing, scheduling, maintenance, and upkeep of media equipment.
• Adherence to institutional, Gulf South Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Supporting the vision of the CBU Athletics Department; helping develop and implement a marketing strategy to enhance the brand and tell the stories of CBU Athletics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions):

• Be engaged in campus events
• Assist in monitoring student-athlete social media accounts
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Interest in athletic communications is recommended
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
• Computer skills

Additional Information:

Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the student-centered tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. CBU fosters academic excellence in a range of programs to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for careers and lives informed by the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community.  
 
Christian Brothers University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, 403(b), and both undergraduate and graduate tuition waiver plans. CBU also offers tuition waivers for dependents of employees and participates in the Tuition Exchange Program, a reciprocal scholarship exchange program for family members of full-time faculty and staff.  
 
Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability. 

Application Instructions:

Please complete the online application and provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and the names and contact information of three references with your application.

URL: www.cbu.edu/human-resources