Graduate Assistant - Athletics Marketing and Fan Engagement

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Graduate Assistant - Athletics Marketing and Fan Engagement

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Position Details

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Position Title

Graduate Assistant - Athletics Marketing and Fan Engagement

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Academic Year

2023-2024

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The graduate assistant for Athletics Marketing and Fan Engagement will assist with game management, fan engagement, marketing, development/booster club, in-game promotions, etc. Graduate assistants are often assigned specific sports to oversee the marketing, fan engagement, script writing, music, in-game entertainment, etc. for that sport.

Essential Functions

Marketing specific programs or events. Designing and marketing of distribution collateral. In charge of end game presentation elements. Responsible for sport specific marketing plans. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of collegiate sports, game policies/timelines, and crowd interaction. Ability to make responsible decisions and problem solve. Strong communication skills.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in sports management, public relations, communications, marketing, business, or related field. Must be enrolled at UIW in graduate school before starting the position. A conditional offer will be extended to selected candidates until they enroll in graduate school.

Required Work Experience

Previous work, volunteer, internship, etc. in professional or collegiate sports environment, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Final Cut Pro (preferred not required) Experience with PhotoShop or other design software (highly preferred but not required)

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Valid driver’s license and insurable by university’s standards; or ability to gain Texas driver’s license and ability to be insurable by university standards by start date.

Work Hours

Days, nights, and weekends

Physical Demands

Some lifting required.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

STU1150PO

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Students

Desired Start Date

01/01/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Marketing Coordinator

Salary

Open Date

11/14/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. Student Class Schedule Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you a current UIW graduate student in good academic standing?

   • Yes
   • No

2. Do you have a valid Texas Driver’s License?

   • Yes
   • No
   • No, but will have one by start date.

3. Are you 21 years of age or over?

   • Yes
   • No

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