Athletic Department Graduate Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

Stu349P

Working Title

Athletic Department Graduate Assistant

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Student Pay Level

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

Stu349P

Working Title

Athletic Department Graduate Assistant

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Student Pay Level

G

Advertised Pay Rate

13.00

Position Status

Regular Student Employment

Department

Student Emp Athletics

Job Summary/Basic Function

GAME

OPERATIONS

:

Prepare athletic facility for game day events. Coordinate facility needs, equipment needs and human resource needs with the administrators and head coach prior to and during game day contests. Perform duties listed on Game Management Operations worksheet, which includes but is not limited to assisting visiting teams and officials to locker room and athletic facility, preparing all equipment, setting up tables, bleachers and sound system, and enforcing crowd management. Manage student-athlete workers during game day activities. Oversee the webcasting requirements for specific sports.

FAN

ENGAGEMENT

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Design and implement fan engagement events during athletic contests to increase ticket sales. Design and execute marketing plan to increase awareness of athletic schedules. Ensure opportunities for student-athletes to engage with fans before or after athletic contests. Oversee undergraduate students seeking field work study opportunities within the sports marketing program.

MARKETING

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Assist in identifying team events and success stories to promote via University and athletics’ social media and webpages. Target communication to alumni, fans, parents, and other key markets regarding upcoming events including but not limited to game schedules, fund-raising events, and promotional activities. Create a social media campaign for fan engagement. Other duties assigned by athletic administrators

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in the fields of sports management, marketing, business, communications, or another related field and acceptance into a graduate program at Shepherd University is required.

A criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent verbal communication and writing skills

Social media savvy

Experience with Photoshop or another graphic creation/editing software is a plus

Experience with videography and editing skills is a plus

Planning, time management, and excellent organizational skills are a must

Ability to take direction and meet deadlines is a must

Experience with sales and customer service skills is a plus

Posting Date

04/11/2025

Close Date

10/01/2025

Special Instructions Summary

Job Duties

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. List of Professional References

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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