Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Edwardsville, IL)
siuecougars.com
POSITION: Marketing Graduate Assistant HIRING UNIT: Intercollegiate Athletics JOB DESCRIPTION: The candidate will assist with marketing, promotions and event management of all SIUE Athletics events. The individual will develop strategic initiatives to increase attendance at intercollegiate athletic events held at SIUE and enhance in-‐game promotions to maximize the fan experience. This position will be responsible for sponsorship fulfillment at athletic events. The Graduate Assistant will work with coaches on promotional concepts and interface with the Sports Information Office and Ticket Office to coordinate and implement successful in-‐game promotions, halftime activities and ticket sales efforts. The graduate assistant will also be responsible for marketing events to SIUE students by utilizing social media and other outlets to promote events and games to generate awareness and increase attendance. The graduate assistant will also serve as the event manager for select Olympic sports, overseeing the game day set-‐up, staff, marketing, etc. The GA will help maintain and promote Eddie’s Junior e Club, the kid’s club for SIUE Athletics. This position will also oversee the daily operations, ordering and budget for game-‐day merchandise. The graduate assistant in this position will develop skills in human relations, supervision skills, public presentations, and communication and documentation skills. Candidate must be available for evening and weekend events and comply with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. In addition, the graduate assistant will assist with special events and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director for Sales and Marketing. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree required. • Acceptance into SIUE Graduate School; must maintain a 6-‐12 hour course load per semester. • Evidence of sound organizational skills. • Ability to interact effectively with student-‐athletes, colleagues, and the public. • Previous involvement in marketing, promotions, student activities, leadership development experience, and demonstrated
communication and computer skills are preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Graphic design and/or Photoshop & InDesign knowledge
PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT: 10-‐month appointment beginning August 1, 2015. SALARY: $896 per month stipend. Includes tuition waiver. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open until the position is filled. SUBMIT Letter of Application, Resumé, Official Transcript, and References to: SIUE Athletics Graduate Assistant Search (Marketing) c/o NaDean Schroeder, Director of Marketing & Special Projects, Intercollegiate Athletics Campus Box 1129 Edwardsville, IL 62026-‐1129 or email to [email protected] As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. Security sensitive positions (those involving work with children, handling University funds, or controlled substances, or working as security agents) require a criminal background investigation before an offer of appointment can be made. Notice: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
