The University of Arkansas Department of Athletics provides the opportunity for Graduate Assistants to gain two years of experience working within Razorback Athletics. There are multiple Graduate Assistant positions available. Graduate Assistants will obtain practical experience and be provided the opportunity to build positive relationships with various professionals in the field. Areas for positions listed below:

Marketing Graduate Assistant (2 Positions) - Assist in creating and implementing marketing plans for assigned sports. Communicate with coaching staffs to develop and implement marketing and promotional plans. Create strategies for fan engagement and attendance. Act as game producer for assigned sports. Assist in training interns within the marketing department – including gameday execution, creating timing sheets, scriptwriting on-campus promotion, and event setup. Other duties as assigned.

Event Management/Operations Graduate Assistant (1 Position) - Assist in the planning process and implementation of various aspects of Game Day operations. Assist in the organization and supervision of third-party Game Day staff and various aspects of event/gameday setup. Develop knowledge and understanding of budgeting and facility maintenance. Other duties as assigned.

Compliance Graduate Assistant (1 Position) - Assist the Athletics Compliance Office in the management of compliance projects/reports, including preparation of educational newsletters for student-athletes and staff and monitoring of playing and practice seasons, camps and clinics, coaching limitations, complimentary admissions, and recruiting. Interact with student-athletes, coaches, staff, campus liaisons, and other institutions frequently. Other duties as assigned.

Graduate Assistant - Athletic Business Office (2 Positions) - The Graduate Assistant - Athletic Business Office Financial Analyst will gain experience in the daily operations of the Athletics Business Office. This position will assist in the areas of financial reporting, procurement, accounts payable, travel, accounts receivable, ticket office accounting, and other business operations. This position reports to the Assistant AD for Finance & Reporting and will also support the other members of the Athletics Business Office.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

About University of Arkansas

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,600 students with 200+ academic programs. U of A students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent all 50 states and 120 countries. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. Arkansas is a natural wonder of forests, mountains and lakes framed by picturesque riv...ers and streams. Some of the best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are a short drive from campus. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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