SUMMARY:

Mercyhurst University is seeking multiple highly motivated individuals to fill our Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications positions. Mercyhurst is a NCAA Division I member of the Northeast Conference (NEC).

Compensation: The stipend is $7,500 (9-months) in addition to a 65% tuition waiver. The student must maintain satisfactory academic progress: 3.0 GPA at a 75% completion rate.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Contribute to the Athletics department website and all social media platforms, with content type ranging from written, graphic design and multimedia/video.

· Compile, disseminate, and maintain sports statistics for assigned teams, including serving as official scorekeeper for home games.

· Directly manage setup, live production and breakdown of webcast equipment.

· Management of student employees and game-day event staff for all home games for assigned sports in a professional setting.

· Plan and implement historical statistic archiving, as well as maintenance of photography database.

· Completing conference, regional and national award applications to recognize coaches and student-athletes from assigned teams and programs.

· Travel with teams as necessary, primarily for postseason contests.

· Other duties as assigned.

The candidate must have bachelor’s degree in a related field and accepted (or ability to be accepted) into a Mercyhurst graduate degree program (https://www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/grad).

Additionally, candidates should have a great work ethic, be open to learning, confident in current skills, and possess professional communication skills. Qualified applicants must have the availability to work evenings and weekends.

The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with an emphasis on multi-tasking and working within a team environment while filling a variety of roles.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send via email, cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

Mercyhurst University

501 East 38th Street

Erie, PA 16546

athletics@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided.?

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state and local legislation and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment, students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.

About Mercyhurst University

The Office for Mission Integration, established in 2008, assists the President of Mercyhurst University in promoting and integrating the university’s educational mission, and the beliefs and values of the Catholic identity and legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, as represented in the mission statement and core values of the institution. The work of the office is many faceted, but essentially directed to educating and encouraging all members of the university community from students to trustees to advance the mission of Mercyhurst. As such, it has particular care for the Catholic and sponsoring Sisters of Mercy traditions and service."The joy and the hope, the grief and the anguish of the women and men of our time, especially of those who are poor or afflicted in any way, are the joy and hope, the grief and anguish of the followers of Christ as well. Nothing genuinely human fails to find an echo in their hearts…That is why Christians cherish a feeling of deep solidarity with the human race and its history." (Gaudium et Spes, Preface 1)Such dreams and realities engage every Catholic university. They make a particular appeal to Mercy universities founded by the Sisters of Mercy, who have ...committed their lives and works to serving those who are poor, sick and uneducated. The inspiration expressed in Gaudium et Spes, therefore, lies at the heart of our identity and mission. A Mercyhurst education aims at engaging students for life and at creating leaders in justice and service. In a time of much social change and challenge, this inspiration clarifies our vision of the specific character of our Catholic Mercy University.Our inspiration leads us to topics of study and engages our perspectives in learning, research and scholarly endeavors. Such inspiration provides the basis of the social-justice dimension of many of our academic and service programs. Indeed, such inspiration directs the goals of our university. We desire to share this inspiration with those who come through our gates, seeking academic excellence, professional expertise, and a future full of hope.Rooted in our Mercy Catholic liberal arts identity, we educate and inspire diverse learners in an environment where faith and reason flourish together for meaningful lives, dignified work, and leadership in service toward a just and loving world.We will be known as a dynamic university that builds community and advances the common good as we promote wisdom, mercy, and respect in all our engagements.

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