GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Ticket Sales - SUMMER
Job in
Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, 61938, USA
Listing for:
Illinois State University
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
-
Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Sports Industry, PR / Communications, Recreation & Leisure, Sports Sales & Marketing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Ticket Sales - SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027
Job no: 521408
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Ticket Sales - SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus
Location:
Normal, IL
Job Summary Illinois State University, a NCAA Division I institution, member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Ticket Operations within the department of Athletics. This pre-professional, 12-month position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois State's Graduate School.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Meet or exceed weekly/monthly sales goals in the areas of full season and partial plan ticket sales.Responsible for the annual retention and renewal of season ticket members.Enhance relationships with new and existing season ticket members to create new sales opportunities and/or to renew, upgrade, and ensure world‑class customer service.Generate new business from provided leads of local companies and former ticket buyers.Maintain organized records of all customers.Provide extraordinary service to existing and potential clients.Attend home games and special events to market tickets and meet with clients.Additional responsibilities as assigned.Assist with increasing the Weisbecker Athletic Fund monetary value.Oversee Red Alert Student Pass Sales.Work with groups for sales and experiences. As a part of your responsibilities, you will follow the regulations and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Missouri Valley Conference or the Missouri Valley Football conference, the Athletics Department, and Illinois State University.Additional Information
As a part of your responsibilities, you will follow the regulations and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Missouri Valley Conference or the Missouri Valley Football conference, the Athletics Department, and Illinois State University.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$2,025 Monthly Stipend
Required Qualifications Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdfMust be a degree‑seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Sport Management, or Recreation Administration.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Paciolan software.Experience working in an athletics ticket office.Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
Summer 2026
Required Applicant Documents
- Resume / C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
Please Note
:
These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
This 12-month appointment will consist of a 2-month summer hourly student position and a 10-month GA appointment from August to May.Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.Note:
If you have not yet been assigned a University , but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University , simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., ).You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on‑campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on‑campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session.
Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.Contact Information for Applicants
Important Information for Applicants
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