Athletic Communication Graduate Assistant - Athletics

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1) a cover letter;
2) a resume;
3) contact information for three references to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Marketing & Communications, Scott Nelsen, via email sen.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE
: 3/14/2026

POSITION

START DATE:

8/16/2026

RESPONSIBILITIES/

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minnesota State Athletics is now accepting applications for one (1) athletic communications graduate assistant. This position would report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications and would be responsible for assisting with executing the athletic media relations plan; promoting student-athletes, coaches, and teams through a variety of mediums; serve as a primary contact for assigned sports for home and away contests;

maintain team archives; supervise interns and game day staff; assist with graphic design; and implement social media strategies. Evening, weekend, and sometimes holiday hours are expected with these positions. This position complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), and Minnesota State University (MSU) rules, regulations, and protocols in the performance of all job duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Sport Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Admission to and full‑time enrollment in a graduate degree program at Minnesota State.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Individual is detail‑oriented, intuitive, and can work independently.
• Willingness to work long hours, nights, weekends, and sometimes holidays.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in intercollegiate athletic administration, preferably in communications, marketing, operations, promotions, or event management.
• Basic graphic design capabilities and understanding.
• Experience in managing people.
• Strong desire to pursue a career in intercollegiate or professional athletics.
• Ability to convey ideas and plans to MSU Athletics coaches, administrators, and staff members.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

SALARY/STIPEND: Up to $10,000 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver.

RELATED INFORMATION:

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment.

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found u.edu .

CONTACT

Scott Nelsen, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Marketing & Communications

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