Athletic Assistant

Job Title

Athletic Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What we want

The Athletic Assistant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Texas A&M Lettermen s Association and will seek to engage former athletes in a mutually beneficial lifelong relationship with the university. Supervise all interns, staff and volunteers. Coordinate events, banquets and quarterly Board of Director s meetings. This position calls for technical and communicative skills as well as a knowledge of Texas A&M Athletic Department policies, procedures and sports history. Provide high level customer service to all members (current and prospective), visitors, staff, vendors and university officials.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Position details: Supervises 4-8 Student Assistants and Lettermen's Interns; Ability to work flexible hours (nights, weekends & holidays).

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No required experience.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong customer service/interpersonal(communication) skills.

• Experience coordinating events and banquets.

• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Experience:

• 2 years leadership or supervisory experience and/or 2 years experience in special events or membership based organization.

• Graphic design experience.

• Web page support experience.

• At least one year of athletic administration experience.

Responsibilities

• FACILITIES AND EVENTS - Develop and initiate new and innovative events focusing on the acquisition and retention of members. Coordinate all pre-event and event logistics. Supervise all event and intern staff. Administer Lettermen’s Club facility and calendar to include maintenance, catering, equipment, event setup / breakdown. Events include, but are not limited to, sport specific reunions, Football game day operations, annual Burgess Banquet, and Board of Director meetings.

• MEMBERSHIP - Develop and effectively implement annual membership drive focused on the acquisition and retention of members. Maintain all membership records including member database, matriculation, attrition, annual net dues, new dues added, forecasting, etc. Maintain abbreviated office hours in Academic Offices for the purpose of effectively cultivating relationships with current Student-Athletes.

• CAREER NETWORKING - Responsible for development and implementation of all career network programming for members of the Association. Work in partnership with Texas A&M Athletics Student Athlete Engagement Team 12th Man Foundation and individual sports to plan the growth and accessibility of career networking services for current and former student athletes. Ensure accurate and complete Career Networking database records; contact, biographical and career information of former student athletes via surveys, correspondence, JobBoard website, etc.

• ADMINISTRATIVE - Supports daily functions of the Lettermen’s Association offices including communication with membership. Supervise all interns, staff and volunteers

• COMPLIANCE - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members, members (current and prospective) and volunteers supervised. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.