Graduate Assistant - Sales and Partnerships
Deadline for Applications extended to 07/15/2020

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Assistant AD for Strategic Communications and Marketing
• Assist with the successful execution of the Parkside Athletics Corporate Partners Program
• Solicit new business and community partners to become members of the corporate partners program
• Assist with the renewal of existing partners
• Create and track existing and new inventory
• Create and deliver contracts and invoices to potential and current partners
• Ensure fulfillment of all contracts, in collaboration with strategic communications and marketing
• Provide consistent communication to corporate partners
• Create and execute ticket plans and promotions for applicable sports, including individual games, season tickets, and group ticket sales
• Work with the athletics department and University staff to foster and steward mutually-beneficial partnerships with community organizations
• Work assigned hours in the athletics fitness facilities
• Assist the Health, Exercise Science, and Sport Management department with assigned duties, including serving as an instructor of activity classes
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Training and/or Certifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience working in college athletics or sports industry
• Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal skills
• The ability to exhibit professionalism and maintain confidentiality
• Candidate must possess strong customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign is preferred
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends

Commensurate depending on 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/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday July 15, 2020 are ensured full consideration.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

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 applications 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 here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.