Graduate Assistant: Athletics Administrative Positions

Position Title: Graduate Assistant: Athletics Administrative Positions Job Category: Other Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Ad Hoc Program Specialist Job Duties: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers graduate assistant coaching positions for the 2026‑27 academic year. The graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin’s NCAA Division II athletics department and will work a 10‑month appointment with the opportunity for a second‑year 12‑month renewal. Each graduate assistant receives a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000 paid monthly, along with access to the Sports & Activity Center and Wellness Center functions. Applicants must be admitted to the in‑person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) and maintain minimum credit requirements and good standing in the program. Available Positions: Marketing & Fan Experience Event Operations Student‑Athlete Success & Compliance Creative Content & Administration Strength & Conditioning Marketing & Fan Experience Coordinate and direct in‑game entertainment and promotions for athletics events. Assist with the development and execution of marketing plans for all sports. Coordinate grassroots/community outreach, partnerships, and campus activations. Assist with revenue generation activities and special events. Collaborate with University units on student promotions, events, and initiatives. Event Operations Assist with coordination of game‑day and event operations for athletics events and external facility rentals. Oversee operations of auxiliary functions including concessions and retail stores. Assist with ticket operations and sales both on game‑day and in advance. Assist with facility set‑up, breakdown, and operational functions of events. Work closely with game‑day and event staff. Student‑Athlete Success & Compliance Develop and activate student‑athlete development programming. Assist with NCAA compliance fulfillment and educational efforts. Assist with the athletics certification process. Assist with student‑athlete mental health and wellness efforts. Work closely with RSAAC. Creative Content & Administration Lead graphic design and video content production for the department. Lead game‑day creative content creation – home events and select road events. Develop short‑ and long‑form digital storytelling – video, graphics, etc. Collaborate with staff, coaches, and sport programs to ensure quality and creative social media content. Provide support to the HKSM department and handle administrative functions for both HKSM and Athletics. Strength & Conditioning Collaborate with sport coaches to design and execute programing and schedule team workouts for each sport. Assist in providing continual education of student‑athlete skill development and mental/motivating techniques for competition. Design and implement strength and conditioning programs, including power, strength, speed, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and conditioning for assigned team. Monitor, document, and report student‑athlete progression. Collaborate with athletic training staff in development of rehab protocols for injured athletes. Compensation $9,000 plus full tuition waiver Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Experience as a student‑athlete, student worker or intern in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications Relevant experience in marketing, events, facilities, academic services, graphic design, and/or video production. Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co