Internship Duration: Summer Semester 2023
Hourly Pay Rate: $9.00/hour
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter and Resume
Applications review will start February 2024, with an anticipated start date of June 4, 2024.
Internship Summary:
The Kansas Athletics Summer Internship is a professional development role to heighten and strengthen their education and working professional experience. Students will develop time management skills, work in a team environment, and learn valuable hands-on experiences in the field of intercollegiate athletics.
Internship Duration: Summer Semester 2023
Hourly Pay Rate: $9.00/hour
Apply NowRequired Application Materials: Cover Letter and Resume
Applications review will start February 2024, with an anticipated start date of June 4, 2024.
Internship Summary:
The Kansas Athletics Summer Internship is a professional development role to heighten and strengthen their education and working professional experience. Students will develop time management skills, work in a team environment, and learn valuable hands-on experiences in the field of intercollegiate athletics.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU APPLY
We have seven (7) internship opportunities across different departments within Kansas Athletics. The list below provides a short position summary for each role. Hiring Managers will work closely with our Human Resources department to manage the applicant pool and follow selection procedures. If you are a chosen candidate, you may expect a response from a hiring manager directly no later than May 5th. This position will begin June 4 and end by July 31.
Business Office
This position will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of business operations, accounts payable, conduct research analysis, and general office support, all while helping to provide a great customer service.
Development Office
This position will provide exposure and experience in day-to-day operations of the Development office, donor relations, membership engagement, event organization and promotions, and special projects.
** Equipment Services**
This position will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the five domains of athletic equipment management: purchasing; fitting and issuing; maintenance and repair; management; and accountability.
** Facilities and Events**
This position will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in general facility operations, and game day preparation of set up and breakdown.
** K-Club**
This position will provide exposure and experience to the full life-cycle creation and development of a marketing plan, communication collateral, and communication storyboards; This position will have the opportunity to participate in activities related to donor relations, student-athlete alumni engagement, and special projects.
** KU Leads**
This position will provide exposure and experience in event organization and promotions, working on research and development projects, student-athlete experience and well-being, and special projects.
** Marketing and Fan Experience **
This position will have the opportunity to be involved in sports marketing ideation, attending summer KU new student orientation events on campus to sell student combo passes, work on Junior Jayhawks program, and general brainstorm work for upcoming fall season preparation.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Encouraged to apply: Kansas Athletics is committed to providing an equal opportunity for all qualified individuals to be considered for staff positions regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, or status as a veteran. As a reflection of this commitment, Kansas Athletics strives to recruit and employ the most qualified applicants available, consistent with the requirements of the position and the long-range objectives of Kansas Athletics.
Hours of Work: This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work will vary based on the needs of the position. Early morning, evening and weekend work maybe required. Average work hours per week may not exceed 20 hours, or 999 hours per year.
About Kansas Athletics: Kansas Athletics, Inc. is a not for profit corporation which was organized in 1925 to foster development of intercollegiate athletics in conjunction with the educational activities of the University of Kansas. Kansas Athletics operates the varsity intercollegiate athletic programs (18 men's and women's intercollegiate teams) of the University of Kansas in facilities owned by the State of Kansas. A major comprehensive research and teaching university with an enrollment of approximately 27,000, the University provides outstanding excellence in education and research. Kansas Athletics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Person | Role |
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Pat Kaufman |
Executive Associate AD, Chief Financial Officer |
JoAnn Zerr |
Director, Business Operations |
Person | Role |
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Dawn McClure |
Executive Associate AD, Human Resources |
Christa Jacelone |
Director of Human Resources |
Brad Bieker |
I.T. Director |
Person | Role |
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Kristen Toner |
Deputy AD & AVP for Development |
Hanna Lythberg |
Director of K Club |
Bianca Shea |
Director of Development |
Jason Kramer |
Director of Business Development |
Greg Gurley |
Associate Athletics Director - Major Gifts |
Pat Henderson |
Associate Athletics Director - Major Gifts |
Jennifer Berquist |
Associate Athletics Director - Development |
Robby Jeffries |
Director of Signature Events & Donor Relations |
Person | Role |
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Jason Booker |
Deputy AD for External Affairs and Revenue Generation |
Paul Vander Tuig |
Assistant Athletics Director for Trademark Licensing |
Person | Role |
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Paul Buskirk |
Special Advisor for Campus Engagement and Career Outreach |
Ben Wilson |
Senior Director of Student-Athlete Development and Leadership |
Casey Finnell |
Director of Student-Athlete Leadership Development |
Michelle Robinson |
Director, Tutoring Program (FB) |
Beth Swank |
Associate Athletics Director - Student Services |
Glenn Quick |
Assistant Athletics Director - Academic and Career Counseling (BSB, WBB) |
Scott Ward |
Director of Peak Performance and Leadership |
Laura Jacobsen |
Associate Director, Academic and Career Counseling (S&D, ROW) |
Person | Role |
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Larry Hare |
Associate Athletics Director, Equipment Services (MBB, VB, MGF, WGF) |
Darren Hain |
Associate Director, Head Football Equipment Manager |
Demetrius Daniels |
Associate Director, Head Olympic Sports Equipment Manager (WBB, BSB, SWIM, ROW) |
Person | Role |
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Brad Nachtigal |
Sr. Associate Athletic Director - Operations/Capital Projects/Information Technology |
Tad Dunn |
Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities |
David Lewis |
Director of Rock Chalk Park |
Therese VanderPutten |
Director of Facilities and Events |
Andrew Storm |
Assistant Director of Facilities and Events |
Person | Role |
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Daniel Berk |
Associate AD - Public Relations and Strategic Communications |
Chris Theisen |
Assistant Athletics Director - Communications (MBB) |
Doug Self |
Associate Communications Director (WBB, FB, ROW) |
Mike Lickert |
Assistant Athletics Director Ð Broadcast Services |
Brian Hanni |
Director of Broadcasting |
Brandon Perel |
Assistant Communications Director (BSB, SOC) |
Hannah Leahy |
Assistant Communications Director (T&F, VB) |
Andy Eisch |
Director of Football Communications (FB, T&F, XC, S&D) |
Person | Role |
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Douglas Shepperd |
Associate AD, Creative Services |
Drew Gaschler |
Associate AD for Marketing |
Matt Holland |
Director of Football Creative Video |
Maddie Allen-Kasten |
Director of Marketing and Fan Experience |
Allison Kelly |
Director of Marketing and Community Engagement |
Bret Anthis |
Director of Men’s Basketball Creative Video |
Nick Downs |
Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience |
Person | Role |
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Pat Kaufman |
Executive Associate AD, Chief Financial Officer |
JoAnn Zerr |
Director, Business Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Dawn McClure |
Executive Associate AD, Human Resources |
Brad Bieker |
I.T. Director |
Christa Jacelone |
Assistant Director of Human Resources |
Person | Role |
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Collin Sexton |
Deputy Athletics Director – Chief Strategy Officer |
Dan Simon |
Senior Associate Athletics Director – Development |
Greg Gurley |
Assistant Athletics Director - Major Gifts |
Robby Jeffries |
Director of Signature Events & Donor Relations |
Jennifer Berquist |
Associate Athletics Director - Development |
Pat Henderson |
Assistant Athletics Director - Major Gifts |
Andrea Norris |
Director of K-Club |
Jackie Fischer |
Assistant Director of Signature Events & Donor Relations |
Person | Role |
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Jason Booker |
Deputy AD for External Affairs and Revenue Generation |
Paul Vander Tuig |
Assistant Athletics Director for Trademark Licensing |
Person | Role |
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Ryan King |
Associate AD, Student-Athlete Support Services |
Vince McKamie |
Assistant AD - Academic and Career Counseling (MBB, VB) |
Casey Seberger |
Senior Director of NIL |
Stephen Carberry |
Director of Football Academics |
Grayson Wagner |
Director of NIL Strategy |
Stephanie Mahal |
Assistant Athletics Director - Learning Services |
Laura Jacobsen |
Associate Director, Academic and Career Counseling (S&D, ROW) |
Kara Wiebe |
Associate Director- Academic and Career Counseling (T&F, XC, MGO) |
Person | Role |
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Larry Hare |
Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment Services (MBB, VB, SB, MGF, WGF, TN) |
Demetrius Daniels |
Associate Director, Head Olympic Sports Equipment Manager (WBB, BSB, SWIM, ROW) |
Darren Hain |
Associate Director, Head Football Equipment Manager |
Person | Role |
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Brad Nachtigal |
Sr. Associate Athletic Director - Operations/Capital Projects/Information Technology |
Tad Dunn |
Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities |
David Lewis |
Director of Rock Chalk Park |
Therese VanderPutten |
Director of Facilities and Events |
Andrew Storm |
Assistant Director of Facilities and Events |
Person | Role |
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Daniel Berk |
Associate AD - Public Relations and Strategic Communications |
Wayne Simien |
Associate AD of Engagement and Outreach – Administration |
Andy Eisch |
Director of Football Communications (FB, T&F, XC, S&D) |
Doug Self |
Associate Communications Director (WBB, FB, ROW) |
Mike Lickert |
Assistant Athletics Director Ð Broadcast Services |
Brandon Perel |
Assistant Communications Director (BSB, SOC) |
Hannah Leahy |
Assistant Communications Director (T&F, VB) |
Brian Hanni |
Director of Broadcasting |
Person | Role |
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Douglas Shepperd |
Associate AD, Creative Services |
Drew Gaschler |
Associate AD for Marketing |
Allison Kelly |
Director of Marketing and Community Engagement |
Bret Anthis |
Director of Men’s Basketball Creative Video |
Maddie Allen-Kasten |
Director of Marketing and Fan Experience |
Matt Holland |
Director of Football Creative Video |
Nick Downs |
Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience |
Zach Gifford |
Assistant Director – Database Marketing and Analytics |
Person | Role |
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Pat Kaufman |
Executive Associate AD, Chief Financial Officer |
JoAnn Zerr |
Director, Business Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Dawn McClure |
Executive Associate AD, Human Resources |
Brad Bieker |
I.T. Director |
Christa Jacelone |
Assistant Director of Human Resources |
Person | Role |
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Kristen Toner |
Deputy AD & AVP for Development |
Ryan White |
Sr. Associate AD for Development |
Collin Sexton |
Associate AD for Strategic Initiative/Chief of Staff |
Jennifer Berquist |
Associate Athletics Director - Development |
Greg Gurley |
Assistant Athletics Director - Major Gifts |
Pat Henderson |
Assistant Athletics Director - Major Gifts |
Duraunte Cutts |
Assistant Athletics Director - Annual Giving |
Andrea Norris |
Director of K-Club |
Person | Role |
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Jason Booker |
Deputy AD for External Affairs and Revenue Generation |
Paul Vander Tuig |
Assistant Athletics Director for Trademark Licensing |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Paul Buskirk |
Special Advisor for Campus Engagement and Career Outreach |
Ben Wilson |
Senior Director of Student-Athlete Development and Leadership |
Glenn Quick |
Assistant Athletics Director - Academic and Career Counseling (BSB, WBB) |
Beth Swank |
Associate Athletics Director - Student Services |
Scott Ward |
Director of Peak Performance and Leadership |
Phil Lowcock |
Director of International Student-Athlete Support (WSOC, WTN) |
Michelle Robinson |
Director, Tutoring Program (FB) |
Laura Jacobsen |
Associate Director, Academic and Career Counseling (S&D, ROW) |
Person | Role |
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Larry Hare |
Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment Services (MBB, VB, SB, MGF, WGF, TN) |
Darren Hain |
Associate Director, Head Football Equipment Manager |
Demetrius Daniels |
Associate Director, Head Olympic Sports Equipment Manager (WBB, BSB, SWIM, ROW) |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Brad Nachtigal |
Sr. Associate Athletic Director - Operations/Capital Projects/Information Technology |
Tad Dunn |
Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities |
Robby Jeffries |
Director of Facilities & Events |
Therese VanderPutten |
Director of Facilities and Events |
Andrew Storm |
Assistant Director of Facilities and Events |
Person | Role |
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Daniel Berk |
Associate AD - Public Relations and Strategic Communications (FB, MGOLF) |
Wayne Simien |
Associate AD of Engagement and Outreach – Administration |
Doug Self |
Assistant Communications Director (WBB, WTEN, ROW) |
Chris Theisen |
Assistant Athletics Director - Communications (MBB, *M&W Golf) |
Mike Lickert |
Assistant Athletics Director Ð Broadcast Services |
Brian Hanni |
Director of Broadcasting |
Brandon Perel |
Assistant Communications Director (BSB, SOC) |
Hannah Leahy |
Assistant Communications Director (T&F, VB) |
Person | Role |
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Douglas Shepperd |
Associate AD, Creative Services |
Drew Gaschler |
Associate AD for Marketing |
Maddie Allen-Kasten |
Director of Marketing and Fan Experience |
Alexa Mealy |
Director of Marketing and Community Engagement |
Matt Holland |
Director of Football Creative Video |
Bret Anthis |
Director of Men’s Basketball Creative Video |
Devin Hager |
Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience |
Zach Gifford |
Assistant Director – Database Marketing and Analytics |
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