Graduate Assistant – Sports Information

Bluefield University Employment Opportunities

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will be responsible for promoting a department that is in harmony with the Christian principles of Bluefield University. The graduate assistant will give support to the athletic sports information team included within the athletic department of Bluefield University, while fostering and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The GA will report to the Director of Athletic Business Operations. The GA is responsible for the following:

• Departmental Administration
  • Promote habits/policies/procedures that are in harmony with and supportive of, the institutional mission and philosophy of Bluefield University.
  • Aid in game day management to include statistical and promotion support.
  • Provide an understanding of all NAIA regulations pertaining to sports information.
  • Work with athletic administrative, coaching, and institutional marketing personnel as well as other departments to promote Bluefield University Athletics.
• Marketing/Media
  • Aid in the management of the athletic website for assigned sports.
  • Manage social media of the athletic department.
  • Produce regular media/information to grow the brand and reach.
• Game Day Operations
  • Perform statistical functions in accordance with NAIA and AAC policy
  • Assist in the coordination of broadcasting for each home contest.
  • Create content for use in social media and website media.
  • Assist with game day operations as needed.
  • Assist in event implementation and assigned operational needs.
• Complies with all rules, policies, and procedures as established by Bluefield University.
• Complies with regular attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours.
• Interprets University policies for employees and enforces safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to demonstrate, explain, and perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of the following skills and abilities:

• Must be able to support the Mission Statement, purpose, and goals of the University, and express a personal Christian commitment.
• The GA must possess a minimum of a B.S. /B.A. degree.
• The GA must have a current and working knowledge of NAIA regulations.
• The GA must possess sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to modems, scanners, copy machines, typewriters, computers, and faxes.
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, Adobe Suite).

Each GA is required to maintain all requirements set forth by the program in which they are enrolled. This is to include:

• Program progression requirements
• Minimum of 6 enrolled credit hours per semester

• Physical Demands
  The position of the GA Sports Coach is a physically demanding job. The functions are performed sitting, standing, and running. The GA Sports Coach should be in sufficient physical condition to perform administrative and coaching duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Driving vehicles and transportation of athletes are duties that are required at various times.
  
  Tasks such as working at a computer or typewriter involve extensive wrist and hand movements. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without significant risk or injury to themselves or others, or otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform these essential functions listed above or listed in a particular position description.
• Specialized Equipment Requirements
  The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires equipment typically used in a modern office environment, including personal computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.
• Working Conditions and Environment
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities, and functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties, responsibilities, and functions. This position has no specific working conditions; the work environment is typical to that of a small private residential institution of higher education, with physical remote site locations within 500 miles of the main campus in Bluefield, Virginia.

The qualification standards of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A Christian commitment and lifestyle that acknowledges a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a personal commitment to the Christian purpose and mission of…