GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Communications - SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 20,565 - 24,632; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Monthly stipend

Job summary

A public research university is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications, offering a $2025 monthly stipend and tuition waiver. Responsibilities include serving as the primary media contact, compiling statistics, and assisting on game days. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and be graduate students in Sport Management, Communication, or Recreation Administration. This 12-month position requires a commitment from Summer 2026.

Qualifications

• Eligible for appointment as per the Graduate Assistant Handbook.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary media contact for assigned sports.
• Compile and update statistics.
• Write press releases for GoRedbirds.com.

Skills

Media contact

Statistical compilation

Press release writing

Game-day operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate student in Sport Management or related field

Job description

GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Communications - SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027

Title: GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Communications - SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Illinois State University, an NCAA Division I institution, member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications within the department of Athletics. This pre‑professional, 12‑month position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois State's Graduate School.

Responsibilities

1. Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director/Communications, serve as the primary media contact for all assigned sports.
2. Compile statistics.
3. Update season and career best lists.
4. Write press releases for GoRedbirds.com.
5. Assist in game‑day operations for various other Redbird programs.
6. Follow the regulations and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Missouri Valley Conference or the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Athletics Department, and Illinois State University.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$2025 monthly stipend

Required Qualifications

1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook, which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf.
2. Bachelor’s Degree.
3. Must be a degree‑seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Sport Management, Communication, or Recreation Administration.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

Summer 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List

Special Instructions for Applicants

This 12‑month appointment will consist of a 2‑month summer appointment as an hourly student position and a 10‑month GA appointment for August to May.

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on‑campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on‑campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Mike Williams
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].