DePaul Marketing GA – Chicago, IL

Position Summary
The Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant position at DePaul University is a part-time role (approximately 20 hours per week) supporting NCAA Division I athletics in the BIG EAST Conference. The graduate assistant will lead annual marketing plans for men’s and women’s soccer and softball while assisting with comprehensive external strategies for men’s and women’s basketball. This position provides hands-on experience in revenue generation, fan engagement, digital marketing, sponsorship fulfillment, and game-day operations within a major metropolitan athletics environment.

Company Summary
DePaul University Athletics sponsors 15 NCAA Division I programs and competes in the BIG EAST Conference. Based in Chicago, DePaul’s athletics department emphasizes brand growth, student engagement, and community connection through strategic marketing and fan experience initiatives across campus and at Wintrust Arena.

Requirements

• Full-time enrollment in a DePaul graduate program
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday breaks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between venues
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• No employment with media outlets that present conflicts of interest
• Preferred knowledge of NCAA and BIG EAST compliance rules

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing plans for soccer and softball
• Support basketball marketing initiatives, promotions, and revenue strategies
• Coordinate game-day operations and supervise student workers
• Fulfill corporate sponsorship activations
• Plan and execute digital marketing and advertising campaigns
• Attend compliance meetings and adhere to NCAA, BIG EAST, and university policies

https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22047023/depaul-university-athletics-marketing-graduate-assistant