Graduate Assistant - Athletics Administrative Positions

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

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:

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:

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