GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP POSITIONS FOR
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-22
STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUPPORT GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Job Description:
- Promote a strong, positive, and professional atmosphere consistent with the mission of Seattle University, Department of Athletics, Western Athletic Conference, and NCAA.
- Ability to use problem-solving and ethical decision-making skills daily, in line with NCAA Compliance to provide service to internal and external constituents.
- Work with athletic development staff in coordinating and implementing the renewal and stewardship efforts with annual fund donors.
- Assist Athletics Development Officer on special event planning and execution.
- Manage procurement of auction items.
- Assist in tracking and securing revenues derived from event registration and auctions.
- Plan and execute annual and team fund campaign.
- Organize donor-related correspondence.
- Coordinate volunteers for special events, fundraising campaigns, and other department functions.
- Research donor leads and develop prospect lists in concert with ticket sales campaigns.
- Maintain and update lists to include Key Donors, Donor parking list, and Hall of Fame list.
Job Qualifications:
- Current bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
- Admitted and pursuing an MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management (MBA-SEM) at Seattle University.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop a strong working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA compliance rules and Seattle University institutional policies
- Excellent computer skills with strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to multitask and deal with multiple situations.
- Motivated and able to work independently in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to pass a background check.
ATHLETIC ADVANCEMENT & DONOR RELATIONS GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Job Description:
- Promote a strong, positive, and professional atmosphere consistent with the mission of Seattle University, Department of Athletics, Western Athletic Conference, and NCAA.
- Ability to use problem-solving and ethical decision-making skills daily, in line with NCAA Compliance to provide service to internal and external constituents.
- Work with athletic development staff in coordinating and implementing the renewal and stewardship efforts with annual fund donors.
- Assist Athletics Development Officer on special event planning and execution.
- Manage procurement of auction items.
- Assist in tracking and securing revenues derived from event registration and auctions.
- Plan and execute annual and team fund campaign.
- Organize donor-related correspondence.
- Coordinate volunteers for special events, fundraising campaigns, and other department functions.
- Research donor leads and develop prospect lists in concert with ticket sales campaigns.
- Maintain and update lists to include Key Donors, Donor parking list, and Hall of Fame list.
Job Qualifications:
- Current bachelor’s degree.
- Admitted and pursuing an MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management (MBA-SEM) at Seattle University.
- Ability to develop a strong working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA compliance rules and Seattle University institutional policies.
- Excellent computer skills with strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to multitask and deal with multiple situations.
- Motivated and be able to work independently in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in an athletics setting.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Previous experience with fundraising or fundraising events.
Graduate assistantships are only available for fully admitted students of the MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management (MBA-SEM) program. While GA positions can be a great way to help pay for your graduate education, these positions are intended for those students who fully intend to work in collegiate athletics or university settings. You will be an integral part of SU’s Athletic Department. These positions require energy, commitment, and a high level of self-accountability and responsibility.
All graduate assistant applications are submitted online. Please have a resume, cover letter and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.
Application deadline: March 15
Hiring Announcements: April 15th- May 1
