Graduate Assistant - Athletics

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletics. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the athletics department while supporting the Athletic Director. As UPIKE continues to grow its athletic programs, including expanding teams, rosters, and budgets, this position provides valuable exposure to the operations of a comprehensive athletics department.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and support all areas of the athletics department
• Assist the athletic office with daily operations and administrative tasks
• Support game day operations for all sports
• Assist with collecting and organizing coaches' credit card statements
• Coordinate communication with athletic department sponsors and fulfillment of sponsor benefits

• Assist with athletic media day photo shoots

• Assist UPIKE SportsNetwork with all streaming services for home games including setup and breakdown

• Assist in producing live video coverage and create digital content for the athletics department

• Operation of PrestoSports and BoxCast platforms for live stats of home contests

• Provide guidance and support to student workers and interns on gamedays and office operations

• Manage gym set-up and breakdown for events, practices, and meetings

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of athletic office spaces, including routine cleaning and disinfecting

• Managing Bear Space rosters for part-time coaches

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Graduate Assistant for Athletics. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the athletics department while supporting the Athletic Director. As UPIKE continues to grow its athletic programs, including expanding teams, rosters, and budgets, this position provides valuable exposure to the operations of a comprehensive athletics department.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and support all areas of the athletics department
• Assist the athletic office with daily operations and administrative tasks
• Support game day operations for all sports
• Assist with collecting and organizing coaches' credit card statements
• Coordinate communication with athletic department sponsors and fulfillment of sponsor benefits

• Assist with athletic media day photo shoots

• Assist UPIKE SportsNetwork with all streaming services for home games including setup and breakdown

• Assist in producing live video coverage and create digital content for the athletics department

• Operation of PrestoSports and BoxCast platforms for live stats of home contests

• Provide guidance and support to student workers and interns on gamedays and office operations

• Manage gym set-up and breakdown for events, practices, and meetings

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of athletic office spaces, including routine cleaning and disinfecting

• Managing Bear Space rosters for part-time coaches

• Collect and distribute mail and deliveries for Athletics

• Assist coaches with oversight of the SAAC program, including developing new ideas of community service and outreach initiatives

• Operate university vehicles

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Be enrolled full-time in a master’s degree program at UPIKE and eligible for participation in the Graduate Assistant program (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better preferred).
• Highly organized with great attention to detail 
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Streaming, Quickbooks, Ledgers
• Professional communication skills, both in person and via phone, email, etc.
• Knowledge in event management or marketing experience
• Ability to manage and balance multiple tasks
• Must have an excellent attitude and work well in a team setting
• Flexible and willing to perform other responsibilities as assigned
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent customer service, organization and planning, prioritization, problem solving, follow through, time management, and oral and written communication skills. Also, must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
  

Graduate Assistants receive tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester, housing & a meal plan.  However, if the GA does not reside on campus, then he/she will receive a monthly stipend in lieu of room & board. The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall, spring, and summer semesters

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This position requires a two-year commitment.

Important Notes: 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 05/12/2026 will be given priority consideration.

Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of their transcripts, and the contact information for three to five professional references. 

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