Southeast Missouri State University, a NCAA Division I institution is seeking applications for a graduate assistant to provide support to the Department of Athletics marketing & fan engagement efforts, while gaining valuable intercollegiate athletics marketing, game operations, and revenue generation experience.

SEMO is the winner of the OVC Commissioner's Cup in two of the past three school years, and has won more conference championships than any other school in the OVC since 2019. Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke was named NACDA Athletic Director of the Year in 2022. The marketing team has won 9 NACMA 'Best Of' Awards in the past three years.

The University has a total enrollment of nearly 10,000 students in Cape Girardeau, MO, situated near the bank of the Mississippi River in a community of over 80,000 in Cape Girardeau County. Cape Girardeau is located on Interstate 55, approximately two hours south of St. Louis, and three hours north of Memphis.

Roles and Responsibilities:  

• Create, plan and execute marketing and promotional plans to increase attendance at the athletic home events from students, faculty/staff, and external constituents for all Division I athletic teams 
• Responsibility for in-game marketing and promotions associated with assigned events, such as the production of game scripts, organization of in-venue entertainment, coordination with spirit groups, and sponsorship activation 
• Develop and implement student marketing plans with strategies to increase and maintain high levels of student involvement and attendance 
• Manage SEMO’s presence at community events and grassroots fan initiatives, possibly including mascot appearances or other special efforts as assigned 
• Provide leadership in overseeing a staff of undergraduate interns 
• Coordinate the administration and management of Rowdy’s Kids Club 
• Create and design marketing materials for use on social media platforms, digital signage, print, etc. 
• Coordinate and implement social media programs with the external team 
• Assist with the solicitation and fulfillment of corporate sponsorship agreements 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications  

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in sport management, business, marketing, sales, public relations, advertising or related field. 

• Minimum one year of related work or volunteer experience, preferably in collegiate athletics. 
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude 
• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches, athletics staff, students, and external audiences 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking, multitasking, and organization skills 
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as assigned 
• Ability to handle the physical demands of being on your feet and able to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Working knowledge of Abode Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and/or InDesign preferred
  

Graduate Assistant Requirements 

• Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and a Master’s Program at Southeast Missouri State  
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in their selected area of study during graduate school
  

Compensation:  

• $1,100 monthly stipend (paid bi-weekly), plus the opportunity to earn additional hourly wage during summer and break periods. 
• Graduate assistant will receive full tuition waiver for up to 9 credit hours per semester
  

Application Process  

• To ensure full consideration, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Nate Saverino, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for External Operations, at nsaverino@semo.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.
  

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