Job Description

SUMMARY: This is a 12-month renewable internship that reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director for Development. The successful candidate must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Queens University of Charlotte. There is no expressed or implied commitment to a paid position upon completion of the internship. This role is eligible for tuition remission for up to six credit hours per semester. No stipend or housing is offered.

AREAS OF LEARNING AND APPLICATION:

This is a great opportunity to learn athletics operations from the inside-out. The graduate assistant for athletic development and sponsorships will learn how to assist the Associate Athletic Director for Development with day-to-day operations in building financial support for the department. The selected individual will be provided instruction and directions and perform duties under close observation.  •    Work closely with the Associate AD for Development and the Queens Athletics Fund Board to gain and apply a comprehensive understanding of Queens athletic programs and fundraising priorities. •    Learn how to assist in developing engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to grow annual memberships and annual donations. •    Learn how to coordinate cultivation activities and solicitations •    Learn how to plan and execute Queens Athletics Fund events. •    Learn how to manage reporting, mailings, and other vital office tasks. •    Learn and practice management, development and implementation of all fundraising and development efforts for all sports including assisting with solicitations and events. •    Learn and practice assisting with coordinating community outreach efforts to involve groups throughout the area •    Learn and practice working with development office to build relationships with current sponsors and locate new game day sponsors •    Learn and practice assisting with training student and volunteer staff •    Learn and practice assisting in the development of printed materials (i.e. mailings, brochures, etc.). •    Learn and practice use of social media to promote teams, student-athletes, and upcoming events. •    Learn and practice assisting in home event management and staffing 

Qualifications

•    Undergraduate degree in marketing, business, or related area of study •    Must be a current, full-time graduate student at Queens University of Charlotte  •    Prior experience in development in a collegiate setting preferred •    Strong communication, organization, writing, editing and design skills •    Experience using Mac and PC computers •    Working knowledge of social media platforms •    Strong follow‐up and follow‐through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion •    Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel

TO APPLY Individuals wishing to apply should submit a cover letter and résumé along with writing samples via the "I'm interested" button.  Any candidate that is considered for the position must be accepted into a graduate program at Queens University of Charlotte before the offer of the graduate assistant role can be extended.

Additional Information

THE INTERNSHIP WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE WEBSITE ONCE AN OFFER IS EXTENDED AND ACCEPTED, OR WHEN A SUFFICIENT CANDIDATE POOL IS IDENTIFIED. ONLY CANDIDATES WHO BEST MATCH REQUIREMENTS OF JOB WILL BE CONTACTED. DUE TO LIMITED STAFF RESOURCES, PHONE CALLS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED OR RETURNED.

ABOUT QUEENS: Located in the heart of the nation’s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city’s diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non‐profit, and community organization sectors.

QUEENS VALUES CAMPUS DIVERSITY and demonstrates this in campus initiatives; we particularly encourage members of historically under-represented groups to apply.  Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, child birth and conditions related to pregnancy or child birth), gender orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other university-administered programs. Any applicant for employment who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Director of Human Resources at 704.337.2222.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then use the button below to submit your resume. We look forward to receiving your application.