Graduate Assistant, Athletic Development

About the role

The Graduate Assistant, Athletic Development will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Development team at Fairfield University, including supporting athletic development events, managing content for fundraising campaigns, and utilizing social media.

Responsibilities

• Work with Assistant Director of Athletic Annual Giving & Events, Friends of Athletics Groups, and head coaches to support the planning & staffing of athletic development events
• Create and manage content to be used for Athletics Phon-a-thon and Thank-o-thon calling throughout the year
• Aid in the Senior Class Gift campaign for athletics, collection of money, and marketing needs for the program
• Aid in the use and implementation of social media channels (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn) to sustain and enhance a culture of philanthropy around Fairfield Athletic Development
• Assist in distributing gift reports, thank you notes, and collecting thank you notes to be sent out to donors
• Work with coaches to assist in the annual giving program, creation, development, and implementation of fundraising events, emails, and follow-ups
• Help drive participation and fundraising success on GivingTuesday and STAGiving Day for Club, Recreation and Intramural Sports
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Athletic Development office

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Enrolled in a Graduate Degree program
• Interested in working in Sports and Development
• Past experience in collegiate athletics at the Division I, II, or III level (Varsity or Club level)
• Must be available for work on nights and weekends
• Must be able to work with confidential information on alumni, parents and other donors

Benefits

Compensation: $12,000 stipend, 18 graduate credit hours per year

Pay

$12,000 stipend

Schedule

18 graduate credit hours per year