Graduate Assistant - Ticket Operations & Sales

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Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu03017P

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu03017P

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Home Org Name

Athletic Ticket Office

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Graduate Assistant - Ticket Operations & Sales

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

Auburn University Athletics, a member of the Southeastern Conference, invites applications for a Ticket Operations & Sales graduate assistant position to begin in August 2024.

Essential Functions

Opportunities and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Becoming proficient in Paciolan ticketing system including building, selling, managing inventory, online sales, promotions, communications and working with other departments such as marketing and communications to sell and promote assigned sport(s). Utilization of Salesforce CRM and our partnerships with FEVO, VetTix, and SeatGeek to ensure our tickets are distributed in many different ways. Provide excellent customer service to our fans, donors, students, and outside entities. Serve as secondary ticket operations and secondary group sales contact for assigned sports. Responsible for working each home football event. Assist in day-to-day operations of the ticket office including inbound phone calls, answering emails, and overseeing Ticket Office training. Assist in supervising selected basketball, gymnastics, baseball and softball events. Training Student Staff, equipment setup, and testing for gamedays. Will gain experience with our outbound sales team in strategy, implementation, and execution of sales practices. Making outbound calls for new, returning, and group sales for various sports.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled or will be enrolled as an Auburn University graduate student at time of assistantship. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Sport Management or a related field. Acceptance into graduate school at Auburn University is required before candidate can officially be offered the position. Position requires a two-year commitment. Applicants selected for the position must then apply for and be accepted into the Auburn University graduate school. Position includes graduate school tuition waiver and monthly stipend.To be on assistantship, the following is required: Enrollment in a degree-seeking program Satisfy the minimum load specifications of the individual departments and be making satisfactory progress toward the degree The candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to work nights and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Paciolan ticket system is helpful but not required Experience working in collegiate or professional sports are preferred

Pay Rate

$1,235.05/monthly

Work Hours

20

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

12/15/2023

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Student Participation in Auburn University Section 127 Educational Benefit Plan and Associated Taxable Benefit Implications: By answering yes below, I acknowledge my understanding that being a Graduate Assistant (GRADA) enrolls me in the Auburn University Section 127 Educational Benefit Plan (26 U.S. Code § 127) (Plan). As such, if my assistantship work activities are aligned with my overall education program of study (as defined in the Essential Functions within the posting), I will not be responsible for the taxation and withholding requirements for the value of tuition fellowship benefits received exceeding the Internal Revenue Service defined threshold -- currently $5,250 per calendar year. However, should my assistantship work activities NOT be aligned with my overall educational program of study (as defined in the Essential Functions within the posting), I will be responsible for the taxation and withholding requirements for the value of tuition fellowship benefits exceeding the Internal Revenue Service defined threshold -- currently $5,250 per calendar year.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other

3. * Are you currently an enrolled Graduate Student at Auburn University or will be during the semester of assistantship?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Sport Management or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

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