Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant

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Position Title

Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant

Posting Number

STU233

VP Area

Athletics

Division

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Title

Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant

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Posting Number

STU233

VP Area

Athletics

Division

Athletic Director Division

Department

Media Relations

Location

Student Supervisor

Derek Schramm

Work Study Required?

No

Job Duties

About This Role:Lamar University is seeking applicants for the position of Marketing Graduate Assistant. The Marketing Graduate Assistant will be a member of the LU Athletics external team and provide support to the department’s 17 varsity teams. This position is a two-year position with the candidate pursuing a graduate degree from Lamar University.Pay: $6,000 a semester (to cover graduate tuition, housing, stipend)What You’ll Do – Position Duties As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities: Assist in creating and implementing marketing plans for assigned sports Create strategies for fan engagement and attendance, including student engagement and attendance Assist in the recruitment and training of interns within the external affairs unit Act as marketing liaison to assigned special marketing initiatives Assist with community relations initiatives In-game sponsorship activation Assist with in-game promotions Direct in-game run of show for assigned sports Coordination of mascots Supervises: Student interns/workers Who We Are: Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Minimum Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Marketing, Sports Administration, Communications, or a related field Enrollment and/or acceptance in a Lamar University graduate program for spring term 2023 At least one year of relevant athletic experience (volunteer/hourly will be considered) Key Competencies: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including both verbal and written

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, standing for extended period of time

Certifications Required

Work Hours

Job Conditions

Indoors and outdoors Ability to work nights and weekends

Additional Instructions for Applicants

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?

   • No
   • Yes

2. * In what field did you earn your Bachelor's degree?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently a Graduate student in a graduate degree program?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Letter of Interest Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcript 1 2. Miscellaneous

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