Graduate Assistant Athletic Administration

About Augustana University:

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 22 NCAA sports programs, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships since 2016. Viking Athletics has won the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference All-Sports Award two years in a row.

Athletic Administration Graduate Assistant

Augustana University (SD) is seeking qualified applicants for an Athletics Administration Graduate Assistant, a 12-month position within our Athletic/ESS department.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

The graduate assistant will work closely with our athletic administrative team to assist with the operational needs of a NCAA Division II athletic department that competes at the NCAA Division I level in men's hockey, and will receive invaluable experience working with our programs, student-athletes, coaches, and campus staff. Assist with general athletic departmental operations. Assist the department with all game operational duties to includes venue set-up and tear-down, fan engagement and management, and supervision of student and game-day workers. Assists with management and fulfillment of sponsorships, ensuring that all signage and other inventory is properly implemented and assists with sponsorship pitch creation. Assists with select A-Club events and other donor-based initiatives. Assist Compliance with eligibility reviews, CARA logs, progress towards degree requirements, general ARMS software usage, NCAA compliance assistant, and any other compliance related duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree and admission into Augustana University's Master's program is required.

• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in computer application knowledge and demonstrates initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A knowledge of athletic operations (i.e., compliance, game day management, fundraising, marketing, promotions) through an internship or undergraduate experience.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

Review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit application materials electronically to humanresources@augie.edu. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@augie.edu.

Application materials requested:

• Augustana University Employment Application

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Three professional references

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.