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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Graduate Assistant - Marketing/Promotions - Spring 2026

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

NEOGOV is associated with the University of Central Missouri, and they are seeking a Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Promotions for the Spring 2026 semester. This role involves supporting marketing, promotional, and fan engagement efforts for the Athletics Department while gaining hands-on experience in collegiate athletics marketing.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive marketing and promotional plans for all 8 varsity sports with regular home events

Coordinate and implement game day promotions and fan engagement activities at all home athletic events

Collaborate with student groups, university departments, and local businesses to increase attendance and enhance the game day atmosphere

Assist with managing student marketing teams and interns

Oversee in-game scripts, promotional timelines, and on-field/arena activations

Assist with graphic design, social media content, and digital marketing efforts as needed

Coordinate and support community outreach events and youth engagement initiatives

Maintain and track promotional inventory, signage, giveaways, and sponsorship activations

Provide support for special events such as Homecoming, Senior Nights, and themed games

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Athletics marketing experienceEvent planningAdobe Creative SuiteSocial media marketingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's Degree Required

Currently admitted to a UCM graduate degree program

3.0 or higher graduate level GPA if previous graduate level courses have been taken

2.7 or higher undergraduate level GPA if no previous graduate level courses have been taken

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Willingness to work evenings and weekends in accordance with athletic event schedules

Preferred

Marketing Major preferred

Prior experience in athletics marketing, promotions, or event planning (collegiate or professional level preferred)

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is a plus

Knowledge of social media marketing and engagement strategies

Benefits

Students filling a Graduate Assistantship (GA) position are eligible to receive a graduate tuition waiver, a graduate non-resident tuition waiver (if applicable), and a graduate mandatory fees waiver.

Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.