Graduate Assistant, Athletics Department

Union University; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Union University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support athletics program management in Jackson, Tennessee. The role includes supervising cashiering operations for ticket sales and concessions, recruiting and supervising student workers, and preparing game promotion materials for game day events.

This 10-month position (Aug 2026–May 2027) offers a $1,000/month stipend plus 18 tuition hours per academic year, with graduate enrollment required throughout the assistantship.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Acceptance into a post-bachelor’s academic program at the University, as well as full-time course registration into the same program of study is also required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for cash intake, reconciliation, and general management related to sporting event ticket sales and concessions.
• Recruit and hire student workers.
• Supervise the student workers, including managing their schedules and time cards.
• Prepare game promotion material for game day events, including season ticket sales.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post-bachelor’s program enrollment

Full-time course registration

Job description

This is a 10-month position (August 2026-May 2027).
Compensation includes a $1,000/month stipend and 18 credit hours of tuition (per academic year). Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in graduate courses for the duration of the assistantship.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Number

Position Number S204PD

Branch

Division

Department

Location

Location Jackson

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the management of the Athletics program of the University.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities.

• Provide supervision for cash intake, reconciliation, and general management related to sporting event ticket sales and concessions.
• Recruit and hire student workers.
• Supervise the student workers, including managing their schedules and time cards.
• Prepare game promotion material for game day events, including season ticket sales.
  

** Union University is committed to strict compliance with any and all rules and regulations of the NCAA and the Gulf South Conference. An infraction by the employee of any rule or regulation of the NCAA or the Gulf South Conference will render the employee subject to progressive disciplinary action including, but not limited to, immediate termination of employment. Infraction of any rule or regulation of the NCAA or the Gulf South Conference shall include any infraction whatsoever, whether intentional or unintentional.

Other Job Duties

• Provide supervision for cash intake, reconciliation, and general management related to sporting event ticket sales and concessions.
• Recruit and hire student workers.
• Supervise the student workers, including managing their schedules and time cards.
• Prepare game promotion material for game day events, including season ticket sales.
  

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required. Acceptance into a post-bachelor’s academic program at the University, as well as full-time course registration into the same program of study is also required.

This is a 10-month position (August 2026-May 2027).
Compensation includes a $1,000/month stipend and 18 credit hours of tuition (per academic year). Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in graduate courses for the duration of the assistantship.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you applied to a post-bachelor's academic program at Union University?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been accepted into the post-bachelor's academic program you applied for?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Which post-bachelor's academic program did you apply to?

  (Open Ended Question)