Residence Life and Housing / Athletics Communication Graduate Assistant
Position Description
The Graduate Assistant for Athletics Communications & Residential Support is a shared-role position designed to support the operational needs of the Athletic Communications office while providing on-call support for the Residence Life and Housing professional staff. This two-year appointment offers a unique opportunity for graduate students seeking experience across athletics administration and student life operations. The Graduate Assistant will primarily complete office-based responsibilities within Athletic Communications and will participate in a rotating on-call schedule to assist Residence Life during evenings and weekends as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
Athletics Communications (Primary Role) (Approx. - 18 Hours/week)
Under the supervision of the Athletic Communications Director, responsibilities include:
- Producing game recaps, previews, press releases, and feature content for assigned sports
- Compiling and maintaining statistics and records using StatCrew and live statistics platforms
- Updating and maintaining the athletics website content using the department鈥檚 content management system
- Assisting with social media content creation and game-day coverage
- Supporting basic graphic and video content production initiatives
- Staffing home athletic events and assisting with game-day operations 2
- Supporting special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned
Residence Life & Housing Support (Secondary Role) (Approx. - 1-2 Hours/week)
In coordination with Residence Life and Housing leadership, responsibilities include:
- Serving as an on-call professional staff member on a rotating evening and weekend schedule
- Providing emergency response in collaboration with Residence Life staff for seven residential communities
- Completing incident documentation and required reports
- Assisting with emergency response and student support as needed
- Participating in required training related to crisis response, student conduct, and university policies
- Office Hours at dedicated times, as discussed with the Director of Residence Life
- Participates in Residence Life Trainings in August
This role is intended to supplement Residence Life operations and does not replace the responsibilities of full-time Residence Life professionals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree and enrollment in a graduate program during the appointment period required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across departments
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours, including on-call responsibilities
- Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive matters
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in athletic communications, sports information, or media relations
- Familiarity with StatCrew, SIDEARM, or similar platforms
- Experience in residence life, student affairs, or student support roles
- Interest in a career in athletics administration, student affairs, or higher education
- Experience with social media management, graphic design, or video editing
Salary and Eligibility
- Up to a Two-year appointment
- $5,000.00 Annual stipend
- 12-credits of graduate tuition provided per academic year enrolled
- University-provided furnished apartment for the duration of the appointment
- Professional development and training opportunities across Athletics and Student Life
- Hands-on experience in a collaborative, cross-functional campus role
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials to ngendreau@rwu.edu:
- A current r茅sum茅
- A cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant qualifications
- A list of three (3) professional references, including name, title, organization, email address, and phone number
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.