Kenosha, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted: 13-Feb-26
Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Type: Graduate
Salary: $9,000 & full tuition waiver
Salary Details:
Required Education:
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant positions for the 2026-27 academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin’s only NCAA Division II athletics department.
The successful candidates will work a 10-month appointment for the 2026-27 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid monthly. These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually-agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment.
Creative Content & Administration
The creative content & administration graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate AD for External Operations with duties including but not limited to:
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Lead graphic designer and video content producer for the department.
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Lead gameday creative content creation – home events and select road events.
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Develop short- and long-form digital storytelling – video, graphics, etc.
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Collaborates with staff, coaches, and sport programs to ensure quality and creative social media content.
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Provide support to the HKSM department and handle administrative functions for both HKSM and Athletics.
Marketing & Fan Experience
The marketing & fan experience graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate AD for External Operations with duties including, but not limited to:
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Coordinate and direct all in-game entertainment and promotions for athletics events.
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Assist with the development and execution of the marketing plans for all sports.
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Coordinate all grassroots/community outreach, partnerships, and campus activations.
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Assist with revenue generation activities and special events.
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Collaborate with University units on student promotions, events, and initiatives (i.e. Homecoming, New Student Orientations, Welcome Days, Parkside Day, etc.).
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree.
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Experience as a student-athlete, student worker or intern in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Relevant experience in marketing, graphic design, and/or video production.
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Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Associate Athletic Director CJ Selner - selner@uwp.edu.
Content Creation applicants are also encouraged to submit a portfolio as well.