•Tuition waiver for up to 9 credit hours per semester.
•Yearly stipend of $5,000 commensurate with experience.
•Opportunity for professional development and mentoring within a collaborative athletics department.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Position Overview:
D'Youville University, a dynamic and growing NCAA Division II institution located in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in the field of sports communication, media relations, and digital content creation while supporting the mission and goals of D’Youville Athletics.
The Graduate Assistant will assist in promoting and enhancing the visibility of D’Youville’s 21 varsity athletic programs through creative storytelling, multimedia content, and game-day operations.
Primary Responsibilities: •Assist with the creation, coordination, and dissemination of athletic communications across all platforms, including website, social media, and print. •Write and edit press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and athlete bios. •Manage game-day operations, including statistics, public address, live streaming, and photography. •Maintain and update the athletics website (dyusaints.com) with current scores, schedules, and team news. •Create engaging content for social media channels (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, etc.) and help grow online presence. •Assist with the development of graphic design and video highlights/promos. •Work closely with coaches, student-athletes, and administrators to tell the story of D’Youville Athletics. •Assist with special events, including Athletics Banquet, media days, and community engagement initiatives. •Serve as primary contact for assigned D’Youville Varsity programs
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Admission into a graduate program at D’Youville University (must maintain full-time enrollment).
Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and NCAA rules.
Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere) and/or statistical software (Presto, NCAA Live Stats, Statcrew, TrackWrestling) is a plus.
Knowledge of Sidearm and FloSports preferred.
Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
D’Youville is a highly regarded private university and research institution with a rich history located on the vibrant West Side of Buffalo adjacent to a growing downtown with year-round cultural events and outdoor recreation. While preparing students for the 21st-century, D’Youville excels at helping students reach their career goals as change agents, doing well for themselves and their communities by doing good. Under the leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is moving boldly forward through a dynamic and integrated planning process to strengthen the institution and positively impact the student experience and surrounding community.
Founded in 1908, the Grey Nuns named the college after the Patron Saint Marguerite D’Youville and committed to making it a compassionate place of learning for those from underrepresented populations. That commitment and tradition continue today. D’Youville was the first college in Western New York to offer baccalaureate degree programs for women. With a long Catholic history, D’Youville welcomes students of every culture, background, and faith and is a place where different faith traditions can be openly shared and respected. Coeduca...tional since 1971, D’Youville strives to expand opportunities for diverse learners, including adults, first-generation, low-income, and other students historically underrepresented in higher education.
Today, D’Youville features an urban, growing campus community of 3,000 students and offers more than 50 majors in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies including advanced certificates and accelerated learning programs. Featuring degrees in healthcare, business, and the liberal arts, D’Youville encourages students to balance their learning with activities that integrate community service with coursework. D’Youville’s proud graduates have the academic strengths necessary for careers that make a difference and the skills to be leaders for the world.
