Women's Athletics Director jobs in South Dakota

Fellowship Openings

About Augustana University:

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs and 1 NCAA Division I program, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last five seasons. Ranking in the top twenty of the NCAA Learfield Directors’ Cup nine of the past ten years, Augustana is currently implementing its' new strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. including a goal of transitioning to NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.

Athletic Administration Graduate Assistant

Augustana University (SD) is seeking qualified applicants for an Athletics Administration Graduate Fellowship position, 12-month Master’s in Sports Administration and Leadership program, averaging 15 hours per week, within our Athletics department. This position includes a 50% tuition assistance.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

The graduate assistant will work closely with our athletic administrative team to assist with the operational needs of a NCAA Division II athletic department that competes at the NCAA Division I level in men’s hockey, and will receive invaluable experience working with our programs, student-athletes, coaches, and campus staff. Assist with general athletic departmental operations. Assist the department with all game operational duties to includes venue set-up and tear-down, fan engagement and management, and supervision of student and game-day workers. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Admission into Augustana University’s Master’s program is required.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills .
• Proficient in computer application knowledge and demonstrates initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A knowledge of athletic operations (i.e., compliance, game day management, fundraising, marketing, promotions) through an internship or undergraduate experience.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an Augustana University’s Graduate Fellowship application, provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references. Valuing diversity and inclusivity are important aspects of the culture and ethos of Augustana University. Please share how you envision embracing and advancing these ideals. Application materials are to be sent electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Address for sending resumes:

Human Resources
humanresources@augie.edu
Email submissions are preferred.

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Human Resources
Augustana University
2001 S. Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Telephone | 605.274.4110
Fax | 605.274.5547

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check.