Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant (part-time) - 502019
University of Richmond

SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day activities of the marketing team within the University of Richmond Department of Athletics which include the coordination and execution of marketing and promotional plans for football, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's lacrosse and select other events. This position is an appointment for the 2024-2025 academic year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the full-time marketing staff, this position will help in the following areas but no limited to:

• Serve as a field producer/stage manager for various assigned games
• Design, produce and distribute various marketing materials to solicit student and fan attendance at home contests
• Research, create and implement various gameday themes, promotions and giveaways
• Research, contact and coordinate national anthem performances and halftime entertainment
• Work alongside the Gameday Experience team to develop Run of Show, PA Scripts, graphics and gameday activities
• Create and research fun ideas for Spider Kids Club events and help make a plan on how to increase membership; will attend community events to market kids club to families.
• Create, research and manage the Family Fun Zone areas at football, basketball and select lacrosse games
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or other graphic design products
• Self-starter with initiative and creativity
• Outstanding organization, detail-oriented and adaptability skills
• Ability to work well with coaches, student-athletes, and other staff members
• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Must be enrolled in a graduate program related to Athletics
• Must have at least 1-2 years of related experience

WORK HOURS:

• Part-time, non-exempt position
• Approximately 20 hours per week, nights and weekends required during athletic game days and events

SALARY STRUCTURE:
Pay Grade 1 (Rate starting at $15.00 per hour)

ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

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