Athletic Creative Services - Graduate Assistant

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Graduate assistant stipend

Job summary

Creighton University in Omaha, NE invites applications for the Creative Services Graduate Assistant in the Creative Services Department. The role emphasizes graphic design and content coordination, reporting to the Director of Creative Services, with office hours and travel for athletic events.

You will contribute to social media content, assist with design projects for branding and marketing, and mentor interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite — Photoshop and Illustrator; Premiere and After Effects a bonus.
• Experience using social media platforms as part of marketing for athletics or similar contexts.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and work with Graphic Design interns.
• Collaborate on creative projects to drive brand awareness and revenue.
• Assist with coverage of athletic events, photo shoots, and media days as directed.
• Complete graphic design projects for social media, arena usage, and marketing materials.
• Assist with gameday presentation elements for select sports.
• Provide creative direction to freelance designers and writers.
• Assist in managing team social media accounts during games.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design mindset

Content coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Job Description

The Creighton University Athletic Department is now accepting applications for the position of Creative Services Graduate Assistant within the Creative Services Department. Creighton is located in Omaha, Nebraska and competes with fellow NCAA Division I members of the BIG EAST Conference.

• This position will have an emphasis on Graphic Design and Content Coordination.
• This position reports directly to the Director of Creative Services. The graduate assistant in creative services is expected to maintain office hours while working home athletic events throughout the year. You will be asked to work roughly 29 hours a week. This position is expected to work on some evenings and weekends with occasional travel.
• This job is dependent on admission to a graduate program at Creighton University. You must maintain good academic standing to maintain your position as a graduate assistant.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Familiarity and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite – specifically Photoshop and Illustrator, with experience with Premiere and After Effects is a bonus. Familiarity and
• Experience using social media platforms as part of marketing efforts for an athletic department or other organizations: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Creative and forward-thinking problem-solving ability
• Baseline-level sports knowledge
• Knowledge of social media and sports content trends
• Ability to work within a team and coordinate with multiple external teams and departments
• Ability to maintain progress on multiple projects at once
• Ability to deliver projects at a scheduled time
• Adaptability and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Good written communication skills

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Mentor and work directly with Graphic Design interns.
• Collaborate with other colleagues on creative projects that drive brand awareness, revenue generation, etc.
• Assist with the coverage of athletic events, creative photo shoots, and media days as assigned by Director of Creative Services.
• Complete graphic design projects as scheduled for use on social media, arena/stadium use, marketing materials, and more.
• Assist with gameday presentation elements for select sports.
• Provide creative direction to freelance designers and writers.
• Take on an assistant role in managing team social media accounts during games.
• Other duties as assigned.

Notes

Additional Salary Information: This is a two-year role with a $1,250 monthly stipend plus tuition waiver. Preferred start date is January 2027. This position does allow for freelance work as long as it does not conflict with the duties assigned within Creighton Athletics.

About Us

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.