Graduate Assistant for Sport Management- Human Performance

TO APPLY:  

To be considered for a Sport Management Graduate Assistantship, students must have applied (and been admitted) to the Sport Management Master's program at Minnesota State University Mankato and email the following materials to the program Coordinator, Dr. Suzannah Armentrout, at suzannah.armentrout@mnsu.edu and Program Chair, Dr. Jennifer Zdroik, at jennifer.zdroik@mnsu.edu. For full consideration, please be sure to send your materials to both email addresses.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Unofficial transcript
4. Contact information for 3 references
5. A writing sample where you define diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), describe your views on DEI, and indicate how your views align with Minnesota State University Mankato's that are outlined here: https://www.mnsu.edu/diversity 
 

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 3/27/2025 

POSITION START DATE: 8/17/2025 

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Assist faculty with 465 and 469
      -Assist faculty with guiding the event planning 
      -Execution and supervision of the event 
      -Project supervision 
      -Project management 
      -Obtaining readings for classes
      -Expanding cooperative educational partnerships with sport management                       organizations
• Support research initiatives
• Market the sport management program
• Assist faculty with additional equity initiatives:
      -Increase student retention, persistence, and graduation rates
      -Increase the increase the awareness of the BS and MS programs with veterans           and adult-learners. 
      -Enhance diversity of guest speakers and panel members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Admitted to the Sport Management Master's program.
• An interest in developing students and contributing to the Sport Management program.
• A bachelor's degree
• 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: 

• 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 at www.mnsu.edu. 

CONTACT 

Dr. Jennifer Zdroik & Dr. Suzannah Armentrout, Sport Management Professor

Human Performance

Minnesota State University, Mankato 

172 Highland North

Mankato, MN 56001 

Phone: 507-389-6313

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 

Email: jennifer.zdroik@mnsu.edu; suzannah.armentrout@mnsu.edu

NOTICE:  

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Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.