Sports Career Pathways Graduate Assistant (Fall 2026)

University of Oklahoma

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Norman, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The graduate assistant will participate in the Sports Career Pathways Program to gain comprehensive experience in intercollegiate athletics administration. They will support initiatives designed to educate, cultivate, and prepare future leaders within the athletics department.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree and are a current or incoming full-time OU Graduate Student. You are passionate about pursuing a long-term career in Intercollegiate Athletics and are driven to foster student-athlete success.

Job Description

Pay Range: Targeted salary of $23,237 annually, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Based on rotation & class schedule

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction

The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department is seeking individuals who are passionate about pursuing a long-term career in Intercollegiate Athletics, have a drive for excellence, and a commitment to fostering student-athlete success. Join our dynamic team and kick-start your career in athletics administration through our Sports Career Pathways Program (SCPP). Our mission is to promote initiatives that educate, cultivate, and prepare tomorrow's leaders, ensuring access and opportunity for all individuals interested in pursuing a long-term career in Intercollegiate Athletics. The SCPP Graduate Assistantship program aims to equip talented, deserving, and aspiring graduate assistant candidates planning to enter a long-term career in Intercollegiate Athletics with comprehensive experience in the field. Embracing principles of inclusive excellence, the program provides opportunities for education, cultivation, and preparation for leadership roles in athletic administration

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Must be current or incoming full-time OU Graduate Student.
  • Applicants need not be admitted into the Graduate College to apply. However, no offer of employment will be extended without verification of Graduate College and program acceptance and enrollment.
  • Please be advised of Graduate College and intended program deadlines which may be sooner than graduate assistant application deadlines.

Department Preferences

None

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

University of Oklahoma

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