Alcorn State, Mississippi
Danbury, Connecticut
New York, New York
Posted: 30-Apr-25
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Type: Graduate
Salary: $15,000 (10-month position)
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The University of Tulsa is seeking highly qualified candidates for a graduate assistant position in the Office of Athletic Communications for the 2025-26 academic year. The University of Tulsa sponsors 17 varsity sports and is a member of the American Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I (FBS) level.
The anticipated start date is August 2025. The position includes a monthly stipend and graduate school tuition is covered. The position is a two-year appointment, renewable after the first year at the discretion of the athletic department.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:
- Serves as the primary communications and media contact for multiple programs.
- Assists with media operations for football, basketball, softball, and the daily operations of the Athletic Communications Office.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date information — including bios, rosters, schedules, statistics, previews and recaps — is published via TulsaHurricane.com and sport-specific social media platforms.
- Help manage media relations logistics associated with selected athletic events.
- Compilation and computer inputting of statistics.
- Maintain statistical records, provide real-time data entry during live events and archive digital and physical records for historical reference by producing, writing and editing team record books
- Facilitate social media for responsible sports consistent with department goals by collaborating with the TU content team
- Develop and execute multi-faceted promotional strategies for Tulsa athletic programs and/or individuals.
- Performs other duties as assigned/needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree; previous media relations or sports information experience at the college or professional level; excellent communication and writing skills; social media skills; proficiency in desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop); working knowledge of Genius Sports and/or StatCrew statistical software packages; volleyball and softball computer stats inputting skills preferred but not required. The candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks and a schedule that includes weekends.
SALARY:
$15,000 (10-month position)
Graduate School tuition is covered.
START DATE:
This position is a 10-month non-benefitted appointment with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025 and end date May 31, 2026. The position is a two-year appointment, renewable after the first year at the discretion of the athletic department.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, three references and work samples (attachments or links) to: Travis Rae, Associate Athletic Director for Content and Communications at trr1036@utulsa.edu. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.