The Graduate assistant for Athletic Communications will assist the Coordinator of Sports Information and the Coordinator of Media Relations/Marketing with publicity efforts for the University’s 14-sport athletic program. The selected candidate will be the primary communications contact for several team sports, and other sport coverage as assigned. Primary responsibilities will include: updating and managing the college's athletic website (gostatesmen.com); writing game and event recaps; assisting in design of athletic graphics and social media efforts; compiling team statistics and records; compiling in-game statistics; reporting results to local, regional, and hometown media; monitoring and providing social media content and assisting with game operations. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, energetic, work well on tight deadlines and possess the ability to manage several projects at once. Ability to work weekends as well as nights is required, along with occasional travel. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Our graduate assistant positions are employment contracts valued at regular FT tuition and fees plus an additional allotment of $500 per semester. It is taxed as income and then applied to the student’s account to cover any balance due with refunds (if applicable) issued once per semester.  We do provide cafeteria meal plans (75 meals per semester) and parking decals as well.

About Delta State University

Delta State University is a public institution providing a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate curriculum to over 4,000 students representing all of the states and more than 20 countries. Dozens of degree programs on the undergraduate level provide educational opportunities in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education and in the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing. Graduate programs on the master's, educational specialist, and doctoral levels provide advanced training in a broad range of disciplines. Acknowledging its beginnings as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while continuing to expand offerings in traditional as well as unique programs of study. From the core disciplines such as arts, humanities, and sciences, to unique programs such as Commercial Aviation, the Delta Music Institute, and the nationally-recognized Geospatial Information Technology program, the University is committed to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves. Job postings remain open a minimum of five calendar days. Job postings that do not include closing dates, may close at any time of the day once the minimum posting period ...is met and by mutual agreement between Human Resources and the hiring department. DSU's online application portal allows 24/7 access to DSU jobs. In order to be considered an applicant, you must complete and submit an online application using the University’s online application system. In addition, you must be minimally qualified for any specific position(s) for which you apply. Paper applications, faxes and e-mails will not be accepted.

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