Job Description

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant ¿ athletics administrative positions for the 2024-25 academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin¿s NCAA Division II athletics department.

The successful candidates will work a 10-month appointment for the 2024-25 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid over the duration of the appointment. These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually-agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment.

The coaching graduate assistants will also assist with the operations of the Sports & Activity Center and Wellness Center functions. To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that¿s easy to call home. Find out why.

Position Title: Graduate Assistant ¿ Athletics Administrative Positions

Positions Include: 
¿ Event Services
¿ External Operations
¿ Athletics Administration & Student-Athlete Success
¿ Facilities & Operations
¿ Strength & Conditioning

Please indicate in your cover letter which graduate assistantship you are applying for.

Employment Type:  Initial 10-month contract with a renewable 12-month second contract

Reports To: Administrative Unit Lead

Full Time Pay Range: $9,000 plus full tuition waiver
 

Required: 
¿ Bachelor¿s degree.
¿ Experience as a student-athlete, student worker or intern in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience.

Preferred:
¿ Relevant experience in the area of marketing, sales, facilities, administration, event management, or strength and conditioning. 
¿ Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.
 

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
The facilities and operations graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate AD for Facilities and Capital Projects. 
¿ Assist with day-to-day equipment/issue room operations, including working assigned hours.
¿ Assist with maintenance and upkeep of athletics and recreation facilities and grounds.
¿ Coordinate laundry cleaning, distribution, and chemical inventory for all sports programs.
¿ Assist with facility set up and takedown for Parkside and external events.
¿ Serve as the facility supervisor for Sports & Activity Center, assigned home events and external rentals.
¿ Assist with scheduling of facilities for sports competitions and practices, internal and external rentals, intramurals, campus recreation, and University sanctioned events.
¿ Become familiar with Event Management System (EMS) and Microsoft Outlook Calendar.

EXTERNAL OPERATIONS
The external operations graduate assistant will work in conjunction with the Assistant AD for Strategic Marketing and Communications and the Athletics Partnerships & Development Lead with duties including but not limited to assisting with:
¿ Solicit new business for partnership program and assist with renewals of existing partners.
¿ Lead the activation, fulfillment and tracking of partnerships inventory and assets. 
¿ Assist with development efforts including the Ranger Impact Fund Giving Drive and Parkside Day
¿ Execute and plan fundraising and engagement events including the Ranger Impact Open and other alumni days. 
¿ Create strategic marketing and promotional plans
¿ Direct game entertainment including script writing and music.
¿ Oversight of our kids club and mascot program
¿ Assist with new ticket sales and group sales efforts. 
¿ Assist with activating our premium seating.
¿ Knowledgeable of graphic design skills.

EVENT SERVICES
The event services graduate assistant will report directly to the Assistant AD for Event Services with duties including but not limited to:
¿ Direct gameday operations including pre and post event operations for select home events.
¿ Manage the ticket operations efforts on gameday.
¿ Assist with managing the auxiliary units within Athletics including but not limited to concessions, and merchandise store. 
¿ Assist with facility set up and takedown for Parkside and external events.
¿ Serve as the facility supervisor for select ports & Activity Center, assigned home events and external rentals.
¿ Assist with scheduling of facilities for sports competitions and practices, internal and external rentals, intramurals, campus recreation, and University sanctioned events.
¿ Act as a liaison for officials, visiting teams, and external rentals. 
¿ Become familiar with Event Management System (EMS) and Microsoft Outlook Calendar.

ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION & STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS
The athletics administration & student-athlete success graduate assistant will report directly to the Deputy AD with duties including but not limited to:
¿ Oversee the administrative tasks and office duties for the athletics and HKSM academic department working closely with staff, coaches, and faculty. 
¿ Assist with NCAA compliance fulfillment and educational efforts. 
¿ Handle processing of NIL¿s. 
¿ Assist with the athletics certification process. 
¿ Develop and activate student-athlete development programming
¿ Assist with student-athlete mental health and wellness efforts. 
¿ Work closely with RSAAC. 
¿ Other duties assigned by the HKSM department.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING 
The strength and conditioning graduate assistant will report directly to the Director of Strength & Conditioning with duties including but not limited to:
¿ Implements and monitors safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for all student-athletes. 
¿ Design training strategies for both injury prevention and to improve sport specific performance. 
¿ Instructs, educates, and supervises all student-athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques. 
¿ Helps develop and coordinate the schedules of student-athletes while in the weight room.
¿ Maintains consistent communication with coaches 
¿ Provides weight room and wellness center coverage at select times. 
 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.  

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/   

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/   

LEGAL NOTICES

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a ¿disparate impact¿ and is not ¿job-related and consistent with business necessity¿ in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer:  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

THE UNIVERSITY

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.  This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.  The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.  UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.  Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.  The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.  

The tri-county region that comprises the University¿s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.  There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.  The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu. 

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

Applications received by 4/26/2024¿are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.   

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Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  

Please be sure you have included:

• Cover Letter outlining¿your qualifications for the position
• Resume

Applications received by 4/26/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled. 

It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.  

If you have application questions call or email:  

Amber Marzette

(262)595-2042

marzetta@uwp.edu