"Graduate Assistant, Athletic Operations"

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 21 NCAA Division
II sports programs and 1 NCAA Division I program, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and
in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last five seasons. Ranking in the top twenty of the NCAA
Learfield Directors’ Cup nine of the past ten years, Augustana is currently implementing its' new strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey
to 2030. including a goal of transitioning to NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.

Graduate Assistant – Athletic Operations

Augustana University (SD) is seeking qualified applicants for a Graduate Assistant – Athletic Operations
position, a 12-month position within our Athletics department, beginning July 1st. This position includes Graduate Tuition Stipend with a
maximum total benefit of 33 graduate

credit hours over two consecutive academic years including summer sessions. This position
includes hourly bi-weekly pay.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with operational
  needs of a NCAA Division II athletic department that competes at the NCAA Division I level in men’s hockey.
• Work with all
  athletic programs, student-athletes, coaches, and campus staff.
• Assists with general athletic departmental operations, 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree 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.
• Admission into Augustana University’s Master’s program is required
• 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:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested
applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application
process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of
  interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment
background check.

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