Graduate Assistant - External Relations
Graduate Assistant - External Relations
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Job Description
Position Title: Graduate Assistant External Relations
Department: Athletics
Advertised Pay: Stipend Meal Plan Provided
Campus Location:Washburn University
Position Summary: This position offers a unique opportunity for the selected candidate to gain handson experience in the intercollegiate sports industry. The individual will play a key role in enhancing the Washburn Athletics brand expanding its fanbase and elevating the overall gameday experience within the highly competitive MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) the premier conference in NCAA Division II. The selected candidate will assist with all aspects of Washburn Athletics External Relations.
Essential Functions:
Support game day operations and marketing for all Washburn University Athletics varsity sports.
Manage and direct all marketing efforts for assigned sports to include advertising fan experience ingame promotions and game scripts (while assisting with all other sports during the academic year).
Recruit coordinate and oversee a team of student workers or volunteers.
Responsible for growing student engagement for all sports and increasing affinity amongst students.
Contribute to video production graphic design social media content and other creative initiatives for the athletics department.
Organize and oversee community engagement programs including Bods Care and Kids Club Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
Job contingent on admission into the Washburn University Graduate School and the completion of a successful background check.
Must be willing to work long hours including nights weekends and holidays in addition to weekly office hours scheduled around university classes.
Maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5.
Ability to problem solve manage multiple tasks adhere to deadlines and prioritize work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Daktronics Sports Sound Pro/Sound Director Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite products.
Innovative creative and energetic personality that will recommend and implement new ideas.
Ability to problem solve manage multiple tasks adhere to deadlines and prioritize work.
Experience in marketing and promotions for an athletics program.
Degree in marketing sports management or a related field of study.
Stipend Monthly Exempt Varies
Background Check Required
Employment Type
Student
