Southeast Missouri State University, a NCAA Division I institution and Ohio Valley Conference member, is seeking applications a graduate assistant to provide support to the Department of Athletics while gaining valuable intercollegiate athletics marketing and promotions experience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•Assist with planning and execution of marketing and promotional plans for all 15 Division I athletic teams; •Manage in-game marketing operations, including game scripts, event setup, in-game coordination, and tear-down for all teams; •Assist with the solicitation and fulfillment of corporate sponsorship agreements •Assist with training and supervision of the Redhawks Athletics Marketing Internship Program volunteers; •Assist with various special events, including Redhawk Football Tailgates prior to each home football game and other development/fundraising events; •Oversee and expand the Rowdy Kids Club Program •Fulfill donation requests submitted to the Department of Athletics; •Other duties as assigned by the Southeast Missouri staff

Essential Functions

•Communicate and interact effectively, respectfully and appropriately with diverse populations in the Department, the University, and the community; •Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators; •Handle multiple tasks in a high stress environment; •Ability and willingness to work some nights and weekends; •Ability to handle the physical demands of being on your feet and able to lift up to 50 lbs. •Efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.);

Required Qualifications

•A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in sport management, business, marketing, sales, public relations, advertising or related field. •Minimum one year of related work or volunteer experience. •Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and a Master’s Program at Southeast Missouri State •Maintenance of a 3.0 GPA in their selected area of graduate studies

Preferred Qualifications

•Experience working with collegiate/professional athletics, event management or sports marketing. •Ability to operate Abode InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator

Start Date: August 1, 2018

Compensation:

•Full tuition waiver and stipend (paid biweekly)

Application Process

•To ensure full consideration, submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Phillip Lady, Coordinator of Athletics Marketing & Promotions, at plady@semo.edu - (573) 651-2006. The position will remain open until filled.