Graduate Assistant - Athletics Administrative Positions
Position Is Open Until Filled

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS

• The facilities and operations graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate AD for Facilities and Capital Projects.
• Assist with day-to-day equipment/issue room operations, including working assigned hours.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of athletics and recreation facilities and grounds.
• Coordinate laundry cleaning, distribution, and chemical inventory for all sports programs.
• Assist with facility set up and takedown for Parkside and external events.
• Serve as the facility supervisor for Sports & Activity Center, assigned home events and external rentals.
• Assist with scheduling of facilities for sports competitions and practices, internal and external rentals, intramurals, campus recreation, and University sanctioned events.
• Become familiar with Event Management System (EMS) and Microsoft Outlook Calendar.

EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

• The external operations graduate assistant will work in conjunction with the Assistant AD for Strategic Marketing and Communications and the Athletics Partnerships & Development Lead with duties including but not limited to assisting with:
• Solicit new business for partnership program and assist with renewals of existing partners.
• Lead the activation, fulfillment and tracking of partnerships inventory and assets.
• Assist with development efforts including the Ranger Impact Fund Giving Drive and Parkside Day
• Execute and plan fundraising and engagement events including the Ranger Impact Open and other alumni days.
• Create strategic marketing and promotional plans
• Direct game entertainment including script writing and music.
• Oversight of our kids club and mascot program
• Assist with new ticket sales and group sales efforts.
• Assist with activating our premium seating.
• Knowledgeable of graphic design skills.

EVENT SERVICES

• The event services graduate assistant will report directly to the Assistant AD for Event Services with duties including but not limited to:
• Direct gameday operations including pre and post event operations for select home events.
• Manage the ticket operations efforts on gameday.
• Assist with managing the auxiliary units within Athletics including but not limited to concessions, and merchandise store.
• Assist with facility set up and takedown for Parkside and external events.
• Serve as the facility supervisor for select ports & Activity Center, assigned home events and external rentals.
• Assist with scheduling of facilities for sports competitions and practices, internal and external rentals, intramurals, campus recreation, and University sanctioned events.
• Act as a liaison for officials, visiting teams, and external rentals.
• Become familiar with Event Management System (EMS) and Microsoft Outlook Calendar.

ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION & STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS

• The athletics administration & student-athlete success graduate assistant will report directly to the Deputy AD with duties including but not limited to:
• Oversee the administrative tasks and office duties for the athletics and HKSM academic department working closely with staff, coaches, and faculty.
• Assist with NCAA compliance fulfillment and educational efforts.
• Handle processing of NIL’s.
• Assist with the athletics certification process.
• Develop and activate student-athlete development programming
• Assist with student-athlete mental health and wellness efforts.
• Work closely with RSAAC.
• Other duties assigned by the HKSM department.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

• The strength and conditioning graduate assistant will report directly to the Director of Strength & Conditioning with duties including but not limited to:
• Implements and monitors safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for all student-athletes. 
• Design training strategies for both injury prevention and to improve sport specific performance. 
• Instructs, educates, and supervises all student-athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques. 
• Helps develop and coordinate the schedules of student-athletes while in the weight room.
• Maintains consistent communication with coaches
• Provides weight room and wellness center coverage at select times.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience as a student-athlete, student worker or intern in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Relevant experience in the area of marketing, sales, facilities, administration, event management, or strength and conditioning. 
• Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.
   

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/  

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Review of Applications

Applications received by 4/26/2024 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

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