SIUE Athletics is seeking applicants for three (3) graduate assistant positions: two (2) Marketing/Content Creation GA's and one (1) Events/Facilities GA.

MARKETING/CONTENT CREATION GRADUATE ASSISTANT (2 positions) JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Athletics Marketing, the Marketing and Content graduate assistant would have the following responsibilities: 

• Coordination with all SIUE athletics teams, responsibilities include, but not limited to, developing, creating, and managing the production of creative assets of graphics for social media, print, and promotional materials 

• Static and dynamic designs for social media & promotional/print material 

• Assist in the consistency of the athletics brand strategy 

• Develop, create, and manage the production of creative assets including graphics, GIFs, and short form content 

• Assist in managing the voice, tone, and messaging on all the social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, while staying up to date with other emerging platforms 

• Assist in delivering strategic messaging and visual communications to the marketing and communications team to promote all Varsity Sports on digital platforms while helping to communicate athletic team’s directives to the external staff

• Development and maintenance of game day media for all home competitions on in-house audio/visual equipment

TO APPLY for the Marketing/Creative Content Graduate Assistant position, please submit your Cover Letter, Resumé, Unofficial Transcript, and References via email to Luke Young at luyoung@siue.edu.

EVENTS/FACILITIES GRADUATE ASSISTANT (1 position) JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Under the immediate supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Events and Facilities, the graduate assistant is primarily responsible in assisting all areas of operation for the Athletics' Event Management and Facilities. The individual will assist the Events and Facilities staff members and other staff members in Intercollegiate Athletics with planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and services and other duties as assigned. The graduate assistant with work closely with coaches and the marketing department on daily operations and events within athletics. The GA will also work with other campus departments such as Facilities Management, Campus Recreation, Police and Parking Services. Additional duties consistent with the Department’s goals and mission will also be assigned.

The graduate assistant in this position will develop skills in supervision, public presentations, and communication and documentation skills. Candidate must be available for evening and weekend events and comply with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

SIUE is a Division I NCAA institution and is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and affiliate member of the Mid-American Conference (wrestling). The mission of the SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics program is to provide students with opportunities to enhance their education, to represent the University, and to participate in competitive sports while developing skills and understanding.

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