Graduate Assistant - Content Creation/Social Media/Gameday

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Graduate Assistant - Content Creation/Social Media/Gameday

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position:**               ** Graduate Assistant – Content Creation/Social Media/Game Management  

Department:        Athletics

Reports to:       Director of Athletics

Classification :  Part-Time, Non-Benefit Eligible, 2-year maximum duration

Rate:                    AZ state minimum wage

Location: Mesa, AZ campus

Position Summary:   This position is responsible for assisting in the operations of home athletic events and for enhancing the experience for community members and providing a greater content presence for branding, in athletics.   

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Graduate Assistant - Content Creation/Social Media/Gameday

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position:**               ** Graduate Assistant – Content Creation/Social Media/Game Management  

Department:        Athletics

Reports to:       Director of Athletics

Classification :  Part-Time, Non-Benefit Eligible, 2-year maximum duration

Rate:                    AZ state minimum wage

Location: Mesa, AZ campus

Position Summary:   This position is responsible for assisting in the operations of home athletic events and for enhancing the experience for community members and providing a greater content presence for branding, in athletics.   

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1.  Assisting in developing a strategic marketing and promotion plan to increase awareness, engage and entertain fans, and increase attendance for all athletic programs. Promote all programs and special events through community relations by organizing internal and external community groups. Oversee all game day promotions surrounding home athletic events through the creation and execution of game presentation, production and scripts.                               

1. Serve as game day manager for fall, winter and spring sports. Assist with all event responsibilities including set up and take down and overseeing events.  Responsible for initiating contact with all visiting athletic teams to identify gameday needs. Coordinate the set up and take down for home athletics events.                                                                     

2. On-site supervision of event management student workers. Coordinate home athletic events by facilitating student worker staff.  Oversee the hiring, training, work performance, and evaluation of student workers for the event management team.                                                             

3. Other duties as assigned  Athletics Staff                                                                      

Other Functions:

1. Develop relationships within Benedictine University and the University community.

2. Attend departmental and University related meetings and events.

3. Maintain a positive student athlete assessment for program from student athletes.

4. Work in coordination with University offices and departments to coordinate and facilitate University events.

5. Maintain positive relationships with alumni, parents, students, officials, volunteers and fans.              

6. Serve on University, conference and national committees as needed.

7. Positively promote Benedictine University and the Department of Athletics on campus and in the community.      

Required Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor's Degree Required.  Must be enrolled as a Benedictine student in good standing.

Experience: Experience within a collegiate athletic enviroment preferred.

Qualifications:  Applicant must obtain acceptance into a Benedictine Graduate programand remain in good standing with the University.

Specific Skills:  Organizational skills, writing and typing skills, interpersonal skills, data entry and budget management skills and demonstrated supervisory skills.

Specific Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid/AED certification within the first 90 days of being hired.

Physical Requirements: May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Must reach, bend, stoop, lift. Must sit, walk or stand for long periods of time. Ability to handle varying levels of stress while maintaining professional demeanor. Possible lifting, bending, walking, kneeling, stretching, and stooping. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun/heat or cold weather.

Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand. Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away or are more than a few feet away. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. General Customer service and office environment.

The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Travel (If applicable): Yes

Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable):  Yes

Working Conditions: Office environment; nights and weekends required.

Training: Must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans : Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support : Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution.  This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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