Description
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
Graduate Assistant - Athletics Marketing & Development
Description of Position
Northwest Nazarene University is accepting applications for the position of Athletics Marketing & Development Graduate Assistant. This is a part-time, year-around, temporary position that reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Development.
Essential Functions
- Assists with the cultivation, solicitation, and management of NNU Athletics corporate sponsorships.
- Assists with the develop and implementation of game day promotions that highlight relationships with area businesses, community members, and strategic partners.
- Assists with fundraising efforts of individual sports programs.
- Assists in ticket sales plans & increasing revenue generation.
- Assists with the annual NNU Athletics golf tournament, student-athlete awards banquet, Hall of Fame ceremony, and Athletics Give Day.
- Regularly collaborates and partners with other University offices including University Advancement, Marketing, Admissions, Alumni Office, and the Office of Mission and Ministry, to coordinate and maximize opportunities to promote, brand, and fundraise for NNU Athletics.
- Assists with reporting of information required by the NCAA and GNAC.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Development.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Acceptance into NNU’s Graduate School
- High motivation and commitment to the University, organizational skills, the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, multi-task, problem solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
- The University requires that all staff members be Christians and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU and be willing to help advance the spiritual goals of the University.
Compensation
Full tuition for graduate-level classes and $3,000 stipend. A two-year commitment is preferred, renewed after one year based on satisfactory academic and work-related performance.
Application Process
To be considered for this position, a complete application must be received. A complete application packet will include the following:
- Letter of interest
- NNU application and response to NNU Christian Mission
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation from professional references
- Letter of reference from current pastor
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Acceptance into NNU's Graduate School
- High motivation, strong organizational skills, ability to self-start, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, multitask, and problem-solve
- Ability to relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
- Agreement with and willingness to advance NNU's Christian mission and lifestyle values
What We Do
Northwest Nazarene University is a private, Christian university in Nampa, Idaho, dedicated to the transformation of the whole person. Centered in Jesus Christ, NNU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses designed to foster intellectual and spiritual development. The university's mission is to empower students to become God's creative and redemptive agents in the world through a holistic and scholarly educational experience.
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