Graduate Assistants

American International College is currently accepting applications for the position of Sports Information Graduate Assistant for the 2008-09 academic year. AIC is a Division II institution in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsoring 22 varsity sports, including a Division I men's ice hockey program.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of publicizing and promoting AIC's athletics program, which includes writing press releases, producing media guides and recruiting brochures, reporting to the NCAA and conference offices, keeping statistics during games, updating the official athletics website (www.aicyellowjackets.com) maintaining historical archives, and other duties as assigned. He/she will serve as the primary contact for AIC's Division I men's ice hockey program, and several other sports as assigned. Availability to travel and work nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, sport management or a related field preferred. Previous experience in sports information/media relations or a related field is preferred. Candidates must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Experience with desktop publishing (Adobe PageMaker/InDesign and Photoshop) The Automated Scorebook/Stat Crew and website maintenance skills are preferred, but not required

Compensation
Pending acceptance to AIC's master's program, the successful candidate will receive graduate tuition and course-related fees, books, room and board. The position is a nine-month appointment for two years beginning in mid-August 2008.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, references and work samples to:

Darryl Konicki
Director of Sports Information
American International College

1000 State Street, Box 4B

Springfield, MA 01109

E-mail: darryl.konicki@aic.edu

Phone: 413-205-3572
Fax: 413-205-3571