Department: Athletics

Supervisor : Associate Director of Athletics for External Relations, Athletic Marketing and Senior Woman Administrator

Position Title: Graduate Assistant - Athletics Communications

Job Duties/Responsibilities for Athletic Communication Graduate Assistant:

• Must be able to work with scheduled deadlines

• Experience writing press releases, game notes and feature stories

• Coordinating interviews and other requests with coaches and student-athletes

• Have experience using and knowledge of live stats software’s

• Computer proficiency, website design and maintenance

• Set up, maintain, and operate athletic streaming equipment

• Familiarity with Side Arm website service

• Managing the press box/scorer’s table for home events for assigned sports

• Traveling to athletic games and events when required

• Ability to work on weekends and evening hours

• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in marketing or sports information preferred

• Knowledge of sports statistics, video streaming, graphic design, marketing, website management and social media

• Contribute to content creation, expected to provide ideas and help with the execution of content

• The ability to work efficiently, effectively, and agreeably under pressure; work independently andwork well with others

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (morning/day/evening/weekends) during the academic year

Desired Start Date: 8/15/2025

End date: 5/31/2026

Hours: Maximum of 20 hours per week or 300 hours per semester

Compensation: Tuition Remission (9 credits per semester)

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.