Graduate Assistant - Athletics Administrative Positions

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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant ¿ athletics administrative positions for the 2025-26 academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin¿s NCAA Division II athletics department.

The successful candidates will work a 10-month appointment for the 2025-26 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid monthly. These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually-agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment.

The athletics administration graduate assistants will also assist with the operations of the Sports & Activity Center and Wellness Center functions. To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program.

At UW-Parkside, faculty and staff enjoy a supportive, inclusive environment where their work directly contributes to transforming lives and strengthening communities. The university offers competitive pay and benefits, making it a great place to build a meaningful career.

Position Title: Graduate Assistant ¿ Athletics Administrative Positions
Positions Include: 

• Strategic Communications
• Broadcasting & Strategic Communications

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JOB DETAILS:

 

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant ¿ athletics administrative positions for the 2025-26 academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin¿s NCAA Division II athletics department.

The successful candidates will work a 10-month appointment for the 2025-26 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid monthly. These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually-agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment.

The athletics administration graduate assistants will also assist with the operations of the Sports & Activity Center and Wellness Center functions. To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program.

At UW-Parkside, faculty and staff enjoy a supportive, inclusive environment where their work directly contributes to transforming lives and strengthening communities. The university offers competitive pay and benefits, making it a great place to build a meaningful career.

Position Title: Graduate Assistant ¿ Athletics Administrative Positions
Positions Include: 

• Strategic Communications
• Broadcasting & Strategic Communications
• Student-Athlete Success
• Facilities & Operations

_ Please indicate in your cover letter which graduate assistantship you are applying for. _

Employment Type:  Initial 10-month contract with a renewable 12-month second contract

Reports To: Administrative Unit Lead

Full Time Pay Range: $9,000 plus tuition waiver

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required: 

• 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 communications, broadcasting, facilities, administration, or student success. 
• Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.

Job Description: Graduate Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS

• The facilities and operations graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director 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.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

• The strategic communications graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director for External Operations with duties including but not limited to:
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Strategic Marketing & Communications Office. This includes, but is not limited to: writing press releases, game recaps, and feature stories for
• assigned sports. Other tasks include maintaining statistics, record books, photo galleries, managing the athletics website, and photography.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned sports while aiding in the coverage of other in-season teams. 
• Conduct all aspects of pre-game, in-game, and post-game coverage for assigned home contests. 
• Promote athletics through social media including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 
• Score games using StatCrew or NCAA LiveStats. 
• Produce game notes, flyers and previews. 
• Assist with graphic design and content creation needs.

BROADCASTING & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

• The broadcasting and strategic communications graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director for External Operations with duties including but not limited to:
• Primary broadcaster for all home events ¿ voice of Parkside Athletics
• Oversee aspects of live video streaming production
• Produce, shoot, and edit video content 
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned sports while aiding in the coverage of other in-season teams. 
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Strategic Marketing & Communications Office. This includes, but is not limited to: writing press releases, game recaps, and feature stories for assigned sports. Other tasks include maintaining statistics, record books, photo galleries, and managing the athletics website.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS

• The student-athlete success graduate assistant will report directly to the Deputy Athletic Director with duties including but not limited to:
• Develop and activate student-athlete development programming
• Assist with NCAA compliance fulfillment and educational efforts. 
• Assist with the athletics certification process. 
• Assist with student-athlete mental health and wellness efforts. 
• Work closely with RSAAC. 
   

SPECIAL NOTES:

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

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/benef...    

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...  

 

LEGAL NOTICES:

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated. (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 applicants should relate to the duties of the job.  

 

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

 

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.    

 

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.        

                                         

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/univ.... Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.  

 

THE UNIVERSITY:

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.  This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.  The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.  UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.  Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.  The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.    

The tri-county region that comprises the University¿s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.  There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.  The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu.¿ 

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

 

Applications received by 03/31/2025 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.   

TO APPLY:

 

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Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.    

 

Please be sure you have included:  

• Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position  
• Resume  

 

Applications received by 03/31/2025 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.  

 

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 us using the information below.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.    

 

If you have application questions call or email:    

 

Amber Marzette  

(262)595-2042  

marzetta@uwp.edu¿ 

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