Southern Methodist University is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Ticket Operations Graduate Assistant position in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This position is designed to provide many great opportunities for post-Bachelor individuals. Reporting to senior administrators in the athletics organization, Graduate Assistants will have the opportunity to gain exposure and work closely with various departments. The overall goal of this assistantship is to gain knowledge and experience through opportunities so that upon graduation an individual is ready to move into a full-time position within the field.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Jacquie Harbor (jacquieh@mail.smu.edu) to apply. If you have any questions regarding the position or application process, please contact Kendall Couch (kcouch@smu.edu).
Qualifications for positions include: A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline, a background in athletics, intent to work in the field of student-athlete support services or college athletics, excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong self-starter, excellent organizational skills, and great attention to detail. Acceptance into a related Graduate Program is a must. As working in the field of student-athlete services is not limited to a traditional work week, candidates must be willing to work some nights and weekends. We are seeking candidates willing to expend extra effort to obtain the full experience possible from the positions which will entail a significant investment of time and energy.
A nationally ranked private university located near the heart of Dallas, SMU is a distinguished center for global research and teaching. SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
