Job Description

The Department of Athletics at Queens University of Charlotte is a leading NCAA Division II program in the United States distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students, and consistently competing at the highest possible levels. Housing 32 varsity level sports, the Royals are a member of the South Atlantic Conference with the men’s and women’s swimming teams competing in the Bluegrass Mountain Conference. Additionally, Queens has ranked top 10 in the NCAA DII Learfield Directors’ Cup standings for four consecutive seasons. Former graduate assistants and interns have used their experiences working with the Royals to land jobs with organizations like the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, USA Triathlon, and USA Swimming, as well as other athletic departments.

This is a 12-month renewable internship that reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. The successful candidate must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Queens University of Charlotte. There is no expressed or implied commitment to a paid position upon completion of the internship. This role is eligible for tuition remission for up to six credit hours per semester and a stipend. No housing is offered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a great opportunity to learn athletics operations from the inside-out. The graduate assistant for sports information will learn how to assist the assistant athletic director for communications with day-to-day operations in the athletic communication offices. The GA will learn about national, regional, and South Atlantic Conference communication oversight for assigned NCAA DII teams and the department. The selected individual will be provided instruction and directions and perform duties under close observation.

AREAS LEARNING AND APPLICATION:

• Learn and practice adhering to the highest standards of student-athlete welfare.
• Learn and practice to serve as the primary contact for a variety of sports assigned.
• Learn and practice writing and editing press releases
• Learn and practice keeping in-game stats with Stat Crew or Genius
• Learn and practice promoting athletic teams and student athletes via social media
• Learn and practice organizing interviews for coaches, staff and student-athletes with local, regional, and national media
• Learn and practice daily maintenance of the athletic website
• Learn and practice preparing weekly conference reports and student-athlete award nominations
• Learn and practice assisting in home event management and staffing

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, sport management or related area of study
• Must be a current, full-time graduate student at Queens University of Charlotte.
• Prior experience in athletic communications in a collegiate setting
• Strong communication, organization, writing, editing and design skills • Experience using Mac and PC computers
• Working knowledge of social media platforms
• Strong follow‐up and follow‐through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
• Prior experience with StatCrew, Presto, or Genius software and website maintenance

New employees must be fully vaccinated when they first report to work at Queens University of Charlotte. Queens’ COVID-19 response is found here: queens.edu/royalreturn

APPLICATION PROCESS Does this sound like a good fit? Click on the green “I’m interested” button and submit: 1.    A cover letter addressing the position qualifications 2.    Current résumé or CV 3.    Writing Samples 4.    Contact information for three professional references

Any candidate that is considered for the position must be accepted into a graduate program at Queens University of Charlotte before the offer of the position can be officially extended.

Additional Information

ABOUT QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE

Located in the heart of the nation’s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city’s diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors.

Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, QUEENS IS POSITIONED TO BE AMONG THE NEW FORERUNNERS OF AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION. This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger. Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges.

By 2030, Queens aspires to become THE LEADING, PRIVATE, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the world’s most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community.

BENEFITS 

Queens offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, domestic partner benefits, defined contribution (matching) and supplemental 403(b) retirement plans, vacation and generous paid holidays, tuition remission and tuition exchange, Queens-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, Health Savings Account), sick leave and long-term disability leave, paid parental leave, FMLA leave when eligible, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, employee assistance program (EAP), free access to the Levine Center, wellness programs. In addition, employees may choose benefits such as pet insurance, critical care insurance and legal assistance. 

Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, child birth and conditions related to pregnancy or child birth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs.

Any individual with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Queens' job search/selection process should contact the Director of Human Resources at 704.337.2222.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Visual Abilities: Read reports, create presentations and use a computer system.
• Hearing: Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students.
• Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling: Write, type and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems.
• Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus.
• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions – 75-100% of the time.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Work in office environment involving contact with faculty, staff, students, service providers and vendors.
• Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times.

Nothing in this job description restricts the university’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects the university’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; this job description is subject to change at any time.