Graduate Fellowship, Athletics Compliance - Fall 2026/2027

About Augustana University:Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Guided by Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030, the comprehensive strategic plan for Augustana University, Augustana Athletics' vision for the foreseeable future is twofold: 1. Build a nationally competitive men's hockey program that competes at the Division I level 2. Win the Division II Learfield Director's Cup celebrating broad based excellence.With the addition of the $70 million Midco Arena, Augustana Athletics is launched the first collegiate hockey program in South Dakota in 2023 and is also the first athletics program to compete at Division I that calls Sioux Falls home. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships since 2016. Viking Athletics finished #7 nationally in the Division II Learfield Director's Cup in 2021-22 and also won the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) All Sports Award.Graduate Fellowship for Athletic ComplianceAugustana University (SD) is seeking qualified applicants for a Graduate Fellowship for Athletic Compliance, 12-month Master's in Sports Administration and Leadership program, averaging 15 hours per week, within our Athletics Department.An Augustana graduate fellowship or scholarship is offered to students pursuing a Master of Sports Administration & Leadership (MSAL) who must execute 480 internship hours within the Augustana University Athletics Department. This is an unpaid position that offers a 50% tuition benefit, and is based on admission into the Augustana MSAL Program and completion of this application, including the required essay and an interview with a member of the athletics department. AU graduate fellowships are competitive with limited availability per area of interest. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree prior to starting the AU MSAL Program. Student-athletes and graduate assistants are not eligible for a graduate fellowship.Duties include, but are not limited to:The graduate fellow will work closely with our athletic compliance staff and other university staff to assist with the operational needs of a NCAA Division II athletic department that competes at the NCAA Division I level in men's hockey, and will receive invaluable experience working with our programs, student-athletes, coaches, and campus staff.Assist with reviewing and monitoring athletic eligibility for all 22 intercollegiate sports teams.Assist with monitoring countable athletic related activity.Assist with rules education and interpretation.Other duties as assigned.Desired Qualifications:A knowledge of athletic operations (i.e., compliance, game day management, fundraising, marketing, promotions, ticketing) through an internship or undergraduate experience.Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.Required Qualifications:A bachelor's degree is required.Admission into the Augustana University MSAL Program.Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skillsProficient in computer application knowledge and demonstrates initiative.Other Information:The graduate fellow will be required to a confidentiality statement to work with the athletic compliance office.Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.Application Procedure:Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. These application materials should be submitted in one document to our career center. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@augie.edu.Letter of interestResume or curriculum vitaeValuing diversity and inclusivity are important aspects of the culture and ethos of Augustana University. Please share how you envision embracing and advancing these ideals.Contact information for at least three references