Graduate Assistant Athletics Business Office; Beg Fall

Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Athletics Business Office (Beg Fall 2026)

Location: UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 297331

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation.

Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres, UWG serves approximately 16,000 students and offers more than 100 programs. The university is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student‑centered business model, and it is recognized nationally for excellence.

UWG is dedicated to creating a first‑choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, and seeks employees who will advance and support the institution’s mission.

Key responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• 50% – Assisting the BOS with filing, scanning, organizing and completing financial and non‑financial related transactions.
• 20% – Organizing and assisting with team travel arrangements for all sports.
• 25% – Interacting with campus partners to set up vendors and offering clerical support in regard to office needs.
• 5% – Mandatory compliance training and any other professional development.

• Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG (provisional admission is not eligible).
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Be enrolled full‑time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
• Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.

• Business or Finance experience.

• A monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month.
• A tuition waiver, reducing your graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees as long as you are employed in your assistantship.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• UW Graduate School acceptance letter

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to pick up and move boxes 20 pounds or less.
• Looking for a business/finance background that wants to dive into the sports realm.

For questions or further information about this position, please contact Allison Barnes at abarnes.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 25 institutions of higher education and learning. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws and the policies of the University System of Georgia.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values. The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. No individual shall be excluded from participation or denied benefits because of protected status, except where preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status under applicable law.