Graduate Assistant: Athletic Events & Operations

EXPIRED

Ability to work with and meet deadlines along with working nights and weekends.

Excellent communication skills.

CPR

/First Aid/

AED

required or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong organizational and time management skills

Experience in sports (event) management

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

*Background Check

Salary Information

This special appointment provides a stipend of $12,000.00 for the 2025-2026 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session.

FTE

0.000

FLSA

Exempt

Union Status

Non-Union

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | PS1531P | | Desired Start Date | 08/18/2025 | | Open Date | 03/17/2025 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Assistant: Athletic Events & Operations. A total (maximum) of 800 hours of work is required for this Graduate Assistantship. Typically, twenty-five (25) hours of work will be assigned per week by your supervisor during the Academic Year. The special appointment provides a stipend of $12,000.00 for the 2025-2026 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session. All fees will be the responsibility of the student regardless of online or on-campus. Tuition remissions awarded for online courses will not exceed the comparable amount provided for an on-campus course for a resident student.

This is an appointment with the opportunity of renewal after the first year.

Desired start date of August 2025. | | General Information |
Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work. | | EEO Statement |
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. | | Veteran Statement | This position is subject to Veterans Preference. |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Conferred Transcript 1 2. Letter of Recommendation 3. Transcript 2

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