(Graduate Assistant) Athletic Administration

Position Description & Details:

Job Title: (Graduate Assistant) Athletic Administration

Location: Mayville State University, Mayville, North Dakota

Compensation: $7,000 for 10-month appointment

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Description

Mayville State University is seeking a motivated graduate student interested in building a career in collegiate athletic administration. The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Administration will gain practical experience in the day-to-day operations of a university athletic department while working closely with athletic administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and campus departments.

This position is designed for an individual who aspires to become an athletic director or pursue another leadership role within collegiate athletics. The graduate assistant will receive hands-on experience in athletic department operations, event management, compliance, budgeting, fundraising, communications, and student-athlete support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Position Description & Details:

Job Title: (Graduate Assistant) Athletic Administration

Location: Mayville State University, Mayville, North Dakota

Compensation: $7,000 for 10-month appointment

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Description

Mayville State University is seeking a motivated graduate student interested in building a career in collegiate athletic administration. The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Administration will gain practical experience in the day-to-day operations of a university athletic department while working closely with athletic administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and campus departments.

This position is designed for an individual who aspires to become an athletic director or pursue another leadership role within collegiate athletics. The graduate assistant will receive hands-on experience in athletic department operations, event management, compliance, budgeting, fundraising, communications, and student-athlete support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with the planning and administration of home athletic events
• Support game-day operations, including event setup, staffing, ticketing, hospitality, and facility coordination
• Assist with athletic department scheduling, recordkeeping, purchasing, and general office operations
• Support departmental compliance activities and maintenance of required records
• Assist with fundraising events, sponsorship activities, and donor engagement
• Help coordinate athletic department promotions, communications, and community outreach
• Assist with student-athlete programming and special events
• Work collaboratively with coaches, athletic staff, campus departments, officials, and visiting teams
• Participate in athletic department meetings and administrative projects
• Perform other duties related to athletic administration as assigned

Some evening and weekend work will be required based on athletic schedules and special events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to or enrollment in an eligible graduate program
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated interest in collegiate athletics and athletic administration
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with students, coaches, employees, visitors, and community members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar workplace technology
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in athletics, event management, student activities, recreation, communications, business operations, or a related area
• Career interest in becoming an athletic director or collegiate athletic administrator
• Knowledge of NAIA or collegiate athletic programs
• Experience working with student-athletes, athletic events, fundraising, social media, or promotional activities

Application Information

Applicants should submit:

• A letter of application describing their interest in collegiate athletic administration and how the position supports their career goals
• A current resume
• Contact information for three professional references

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