Arkansas Athletics 5 GAs – Fayetteville, AR

Position Summary
The Graduate Assistant – Athletics positions at the University of Arkansas provide two years of hands-on experience within Razorback Athletics. Multiple openings are available in Marketing, Event Management/Operations, Compliance, and the Athletic Business Office. Graduate assistants will gain practical experience in NCAA Division I athletics while building professional relationships across departments. The position offers a salary of $19,260 and requires strong professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Company Summary
The University of Arkansas competes at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Southeastern Conference. Razorback Athletics supports nationally competitive programs and maintains a comprehensive administrative structure including marketing, compliance, operations, and financial services. Graduate assistants play a critical support role in advancing the department’s operational efficiency and fan engagement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Preferred enrollment or acceptance into a two-year Arkansas graduate program or law school
• Strong interest in intercollegiate athletics
• Knowledge of NCAA rules preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities (by Area)

Marketing (2 Positions)

• Develop and implement marketing and promotional plans
• Coordinate with coaching staffs
• Create fan engagement strategies
• Serve as game producer for assigned sports
• Train and supervise marketing interns

Event Management/Operations (1 Position)

• Assist with game-day planning and execution
• Supervise third-party event staff
• Support budgeting and facility maintenance initiatives

Compliance (1 Position)

• Monitor NCAA compliance areas (practice seasons, recruiting, camps)
• Prepare educational materials
• Interact with student-athletes and campus stakeholders

Athletic Business Office (2 Positions)

• Assist with financial reporting and procurement
• Support accounts payable, receivable, travel, and ticket accounting
• Contribute to overall business operations within the athletics department

https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22037754/graduate-assistant-athletics