GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Ticket Sales - SUMMER

Title: GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Ticket Sales - SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

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.

• 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.

$2,025 Monthly Stipend

• 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)..pdf
• Must be a degree‑seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Sport Management, or Recreation Administration.

• Experience with Paciolan software
• Experience working in an athletics ticket office

Varies

Summer 2026

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note
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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"

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.

Kira Wolf,
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This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at .