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DePaul University Athletics Communications Graduate Assistant

DePaul University Athletics

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Posted:
February 11, 2026
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Level:
Entry Level
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

General Summary:

Founded in 1898, DePaul University is the largest Catholic University in the nation. DePaul University competes at the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the BIG EAST Conference, sponsoring 15 sports. As a member of the DePaul Athletics Department, this role will support the daily operations of the Athletic Communications Office.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sport(s). This includes writing and distributing press releases, website maintenance, statistical recordkeeping, event management, fielding media requests and promoting awareness of the program to the local and national media outlets. (40%)
  • Manage social media accounts for assigned sport(s) and assist in management of athletics department, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball social media initiatives. (15%)
  • Assist with the design and maintenance of the Athletic Department website. (15%)
  • Serve as liaison with local and national media on Athletic Department matters. Communicate with them on a regular basis to promote greater awareness of DePaul Athletics locally and nationally. (10%)
  • Assist in game day operations of Men's and Women's home basketball events and other events as assigned. (10%)
  • Assist director with the data collection, production and dissemination of press releases and media advisories pertaining to the Athletic Department. (5%)
  • Knowledge of and adherence to DePaul University, BIG EAST Conference, and NCAA compliance policies and procedures. Attend and participate in monthly NCAA rules compliance meetings. (5%)
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled full-time in graduate program at DePaul University.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Encompass the ability to work independently and/or remote, with limited supervision, and make professional decisions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to travel between Lincoln Park campus, Wintrust Arena, and other off-campus competition venues.
  • Supervises 3 to 5 student assistants.
  • In order to avoid potential conflicts of interest, applicants may not work (paid or unpaid) for national, local, or University media outlets or entities.

Preferred Requirements:

  • A prior working knowledge of NCAA, BIG EAST Conference, and University rules and regulations as they apply to intercollegiate athletics are preferred. 

Hour Requirements / Schedule:

  • Approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and university holiday breaks. Work is unable to be conducted remotely and will have essential in-person responsibilities.

NOTES:
2 openings.

Additional Salary Information: - Graduate assistants will receive tuition for their selected graduate/certificate program (up to 8 credit hours/term or 24 credit hours for the academic year) and required fees for courses outlined in your submitted plan and approved by your immediate supervisor for the following terms: Fall, Winter, Spring. Bi-weekly stipend paid via the University payroll system. This stipend will be taxed in accordance with all federal and state guidelines. This position is not overtime eligible under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
About DePaul University Athletics
Founded in 1898, DePaul University is the largest Catholic University in the nation. DePaul University competes at the NCAADivision I level and is a member of the BIG EAST Conference, sponsoring 15 sports. As a member of the DePaul AthleticsDepartment, this role will support the daily operations of the Athletic Communications Office.
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