Graduate Assistant - Athletics (6 Open Positions)
About The Position
The University of Arkansas Department of Athletics provides the opportunity for Graduate Assistants to gain two years of experience working within Razorback Athletics. There are multiple Graduate Assistant positions available. Graduate Assistants will obtain practical experience and be provided the opportunity to build positive relationships with various professionals in the field. Areas for positions listed below: Marketing Graduate Assistant (2 Positions) - Assist in creating and implementing marketing plans for assigned sports. Communicate with coaching staffs to develop and implement marketing and promotional plans. Create strategies for fan engagement and attendance. Act as game producer for assigned sports. Assist in training interns within the marketing department – including gameday execution, creating timing sheets, scriptwriting on-campus promotion, and event setup. Other duties as assigned. Event Management/Operations Graduate Assistant (1 Position) - Assist in the planning process and implementation of various aspects of Game Day operations. Assist in the organization and supervision of third-party Game Day staff and various aspects of event/gameday setup. Develop knowledge and understanding of budgeting and facility maintenance. Other duties as assigned. Compliance Graduate Assistant (1 Position) - Assist the Athletics Compliance Office in the management of compliance projects/reports, including preparation of educational newsletters for student-athletes and staff and monitoring of playing and practice seasons, camps and clinics, coaching limitations, complimentary admissions, and recruiting. Interact with student-athletes, coaches, staff, campus liaisons, and other institutions frequently. Other duties as assigned. Graduate Assistant - Athletic Business Office (2 Positions) - The Graduate Assistant - Athletic Business Office Financial Analyst will gain experience in the daily operations of the Athletics Business Office. This position will assist in the areas of financial reporting, procurement, accounts payable, travel, accounts receivable, ticket office accounting, and other business operations. This position reports to the Assistant AD for Finance & Reporting and will also support the other members of the Athletics Business Office. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Excellent organization, oral and interpersonal communication, analytical and writing skills
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, professional environment and meet established work deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work evenings and weekend
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment or acceptance into a University of Arkansas two-year graduate program and/or law school
- Strong interest in working in intercollegiate athletics
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and implementing marketing plans for assigned sports.
- Communicate with coaching staffs to develop and implement marketing and promotional plans.
- Create strategies for fan engagement and attendance.
- Act as game producer for assigned sports.
- Assist in training interns within the marketing department – including gameday execution, creating timing sheets, scriptwriting on-campus promotion, and event setup.
- Assist in the planning process and implementation of various aspects of Game Day operations.
- Assist in the organization and supervision of third-party Game Day staff and various aspects of event/gameday setup.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of budgeting and facility maintenance.
- Assist the Athletics Compliance Office in the management of compliance projects/reports, including preparation of educational newsletters for student-athletes and staff and monitoring of playing and practice seasons, camps and clinics, coaching limitations, complimentary admissions, and recruiting.
- Interact with student-athletes, coaches, staff, campus liaisons, and other institutions frequently.
- Assist in the areas of financial reporting, procurement, accounts payable, travel, accounts receivable, ticket office accounting, and other business operations.
- Maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Benefits
- university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- immediate leave accrual
- a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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Career Level
Entry Level
