Graduate Assistant- Sport Information & Fan Engagement

Expectation and Condition of Employment

Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.

Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.

Mission Statement

Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University

We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard
Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:

• Centered on Christ   (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)
• Focused on Community   (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)
• Called to Service   (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)
• Committed to Excellence   (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)
• Dedicated to Stewardship   (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check.

If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.

Howard Payne University Sport Information & Fan Engagement Graduate Assistants
The Howard Payne Athletic office is accepting applications for two graduate assistants for 2026-27 and may be extended to a second year (one to two-year appointment). The graduate assistants will assist with sports information and/or marketing and fan engagement efforts for the University’s 14 intercollegiate varsity sports. Located in Brownwood, Texas, Howard Payne is a member of NCAA Division III and the American Southwest Conference.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and execution of in-game entertainment plans for all home games, including scripts, music, promotions, fan interaction elements, and sponsor activations.
• Assist with creating engaging creative content for use on social media channels and athletics website.
• Implement a comprehensive content calendar across social platforms to ensure timely coverage of athletic events, features, and campaigns.
• Develop and implement marketing and fan experience plans for various sports, as assigned.
• Serve as primary media contact for assigned sports.
• Organize and record game statistics at athletic events and provide timely reporting of results to media outlets & ASC.
• Assist with team coverage through written content including game previews and recaps, as well as features highlighting team as a whole as well as individual student-athletes.
• Aid with the production of video streaming of home athletic events.
• Assist with maintenance of videoboards, sound systems, gameday technologies.
• Organize, promote, and manage special events at Howard Payne home games as assigned by the athletic administrative staff.
• Assist in the management of student and game staff workers.
• Adhere to all NCAA and American Southwest Conference rules and regulations.

Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, physical education, kinesiology, sport management or related fields. 
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills. 
- Availability to work evenings and weekends. 
- Admission to a Howard Payne graduate program. HPU offers graduate programs in Sport and Wellness Leadership (M.Ed.), Business Administration (MBA), http://www.hputx.edu/academics/graduate-studies/ 
- Proposed Start Dates: August 1, 2026. 

Compensation
On-campus housing is provided along with a 50% tuition waiver per semester, and monthly stipend each semester. 
Application: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, names of three references to ehansing@hputx.edu or abright@hputx.edu