Graduate Assistant - Marketing & Fan Engagement

Posting Details

Posting Details

Instructions to applicants

Job Title

Graduate Assistant - Marketing & Fan Engagement

Location

Alpine

Department

Athletic Department

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Instructions to applicants

Job Title

Graduate Assistant - Marketing & Fan Engagement

Location

Alpine

Department

Athletic Department

Job No.

Position: 999005

Posting Date

04/07/2025

End Date

Until Filled

Yes

Appointment Date

Salary

$1,000-1,250 monthly based on completed credit hours

Required

Must apply and be accepted in one of many graduate programs at Sul Ross State University.
Bachelor’s degree

The desired interest to work in the sport industry, specifically collegiate athletics. Must have basic customer service and communication skills as this position will need to communicate with the public effectively. Should be aware of the urgency of specific projects and the importance that their deadlines are met.

Standard office machines; computer skills

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in sport management, marketing, business, public relations, or related field.

Have previous collegiate athletic experience whether playing or administration or communications experience. Have some supervision experience is a plus.

The ability to use Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, etc.). Social media and graphic design skills are also a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

Summary

Function: Sul Ross State University, an NCAA Division II institution located in Alpine, Texas, and a member of the Lonestar Conference, is currently seeking qualified applicants for a graduate assistant position in the department of athletics. SRSU sponsors 12 men’s and women’s athletic teams.

Scope: The successful applicant will work closely with the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Athletics Business Coordinator and Director of Athletics in generating a successful fan experience. In this role, the successful applicant will be serving as the primary marketing contact for SRSU athletics.

Duties

Essential: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, overseeing all home sporting event operations; assist with recruiting, hiring and managing of athletic interns and student-workers; creating new strategies to market and promote SRSU athletics; consolidate ticket operations; assist with community outreach; writing public address and promotional scripts; update and maintain social media accounts; and other duties as assigned.

Supervision

Received: Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Athletics Business Coordinator, and Director of Athletics

Working Conditions

Usual: Office conditions; standard hours. May work evenings, weekends and some holidays.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. Position is security sensitive.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/ud...

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu/strategy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Letter of Intent

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2. Transcript 2 3. Transcript 3 4. Transcript 4 5. Letter of Recommendation (1) 6. Letter of Recommendation (2) 7. Letter of Recommendation (3)

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