Texas Tech University Athletics
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Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with diverse populations and demonstrated alignment with the University’s strategic priorities and values-based culture. The Texas Tech Athletics Department provides numerous opportunities each year for students looking for experiential learning opportunities and/or aspiring to be sports professionals.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Student Employment Classifications
Student Assistant - An undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in at least 6 hours with the university and is employed to perform work that does not require academic training at the graduate level.
Student Assistant - External – An undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in at least 6 hours in an institution of higher education other than Texas Tech and who is also employed to perform work as assigned by a supervisor.
Unpaid Internship - Designed to enable students to gain hands-on experience and complete degree requirements and/or hours toward a certification.
For full-time positions, please visit Texas Tech University Careers for current offerings.
Paid Student PositionsAdministration: Athletics Reception
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) is primarily responsible for welcoming all Texas Tech Athletics guests, visitors, and prospects in a friendly, positive manner.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Provide general reception duties, including but not limited to:
- Attention to walk-in traffic.
- Incoming and transfer phone calls.
- Correspondence with Texas Tech Athletics staff members.
- Handling basic inquiries.
- Providing directions.
- Notifying staff when someone is there to meet or visit them and managing the overall flow of traffic in the lobby.
- Assist administration with special projects and day-to-day operations.
- Maintain knowledge of departmental activities, sports schedules, and procedures.
- Support the athletics departmental goals and philosophies as described by the Director of Athletics, and work to achieve and uphold the department’s mission statement and core values.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward performing duties and working with other staff members.
- Foster cooperative working relationships with immediate supervisor and staff members working within or outside Texas Tech Athletics.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University regulations and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Tiffany Nell - tiffany.nell@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Business Office
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) is primarily responsible for assisting with data entry, file uploading, purchase order, and payment research and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Ability to speak clearly, using proper grammar, to obtain or convey information to individuals.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, departmental personnel, and coaches.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.
- Working knowledge of Excel and SharePoint.
- Compile information for reports from various sources.
- Detail oriented.
- Dependability on scheduled hours.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University regulations and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Tammie Cook - tammie.cook@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Communications
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) has primary responsibilities in providing communications support and coverage to our 17 varsity sports, including social media management, written communications, and statistical support. Students work with full-time staff members to develop content calendars, broadcast preparation materials, research, website management, and in-event duties, including but not limited to statistics, written content, social media management, photo editing, or other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Assist digital platforms and team information, including bios and statistics.
- Assists with game notes, press releases, and other media materials.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
- Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
- Must work all home football games.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Casey Montalvo - casey.montalvo@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Compliance
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) has primary responsibilities in tracking spreadsheets, creating book lists, and administering student-athlete, coach, and staff compliance forms as needed/designated.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
- Assist in monitoring all aspects of Bylaws 11 – 17, as permitted.
- Organization and reporting of received logs in the assigned area.
- Assist with the development of compliance education materials.
- Accompany compliance staff to various team- and unit-specific meetings as permitted.
- Assist other compliance units as appropriate and permitting.
- Assist with research and reporting on interpretations, waivers, and violations, as appropriate.
- Assist Compliance staff with gameday recruiting duties for football and men’s basketball, as permitted.
- Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Timeframe
TBD
Contacts
Kyle Siemer - kyle.siemer@ttu.eduMarissa Gendron - marissa.gendron@ttu.edu
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Creative Services - Graphic Design
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) primarily contributes to the overall vision and goals of Texas Tech Athletics. For assigned sports and functions, the Student Assistant assists in formulating design concepts, templates, and other collateral that consistently maintains and elevates the department from initial concept to final execution.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Assist with graphic designs for the athletics department, including but not limited to:
- Social Media
- Brochures
- Posters
- Schedule cards
- Newspaper advertisements
- Billboards
- Assist in editorial content, type preparation, graphic design, and publishing.
- Maintains student-athlete and coaching staff relationships to meet their brand needs.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
- Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Blake Rowedder - blake.rowedder@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Creative Services - Photography
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) is primarily responsible for providing sports contacts with pictures, videos, graphics, etc., for in-game and postgame social media posting and for historical purposes. Students work with full-time staff members and are tasked with learning the standards and expectations for images, videos, and graphics.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Assist with promotional shoots, game day/events/competition images for athletics programs and special events (home & away).
- Edit and archive images consistently and efficiently using Adobe Lightroom and our photo server.
- Create photo galleries using Exposure following games and special events.
- Maintains student-athlete and coaching staff relationships to meet their brand needs.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
- Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Brandon Brieger - brabrieg@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Creative Services - Creative Strategy
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) is primarily responsible for managing and executing content on social media to promote the Texas Tech Athletics brand, sports programs, and student-athletes.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Serve as the social media admin at various Texas Tech sporting events.
- Help manage social media accounts across multiple platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
- Assist with organizing, creating, designing, and executing a variety of social media content.
- Capable of producing TikTok or Instagram Reel style vertical video content.
- Assist with maintaining content calendars in coordination with the communications staff and other internal departments.
- An understanding of social media analytics and capability to assist in reporting.
- Assist with contributing to Creative Services content ideation and development.
- Collaborate with the communications, marketing, and creative staff to develop a cohesive message, branding, and strategy for all Texas Tech Athletics' social media accounts.
- Stays abreast of current projects and publications.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University regulations and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Contact
Ty Parker - Ty.Parker@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Creative Services - Creative Video
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) is primarily responsible for assisting with developing and implementing strategic plans applicable to creative video and other forms of digital content intended to promote the Texas Tech Athletics brand, sports programs, and student-athletes.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Assist with production needs from start to finish of original video content to utilize across multiple digital, broadcast, and in-venue platforms.
- Utilizes technical and creative knowledge to advance brand identity through video content.
- Assist with organizing, creating, designing, and executing a variety of video content. This includes but is not limited to the following:
- Promotional videos
- Hype videos
- Recruitment videos
- Assist with contributing to Creative Services content ideation and development.
- Collaborate with the communications, marketing, and creative staff to develop a cohesive message, branding, and strategy for all Texas Tech Athletics' social media accounts.
- Utilizes social media for recruiting and marketing campaigns.
- Stays abreast of current projects and publications.
- Ability to work nights/weekends/holidays.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University regulations and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience with DSLR/Mirrorless cameras & Adobe Creative Suite.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Matthew Rea - matthew.rea@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Equipment
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) has primary responsibilities in working with a specific sport or in the equipment room, assisting equipment managers with daily operations and practice duties, and assisting with competition setup and breakdown.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Laundry pickup, washing and dispersal.
- Equipment maintenance and repair.
- Field/court set-up and breakdown.
- Locker room preparation for all games.
- Loading and unloading of game trucks for all home and away games.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for an Equipment Student Assistant include:
- Maintain a minimum 2.00 semester TTU/TTUHSC grade point average and 2.0 cumulative TTU/TTUHSC grade point average (GPA may vary based on department).
- Maintain a minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must maintain good academic and student conduct standing within the university.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work nights/weekends and select athletic events as assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis – could vary depending on sport
Contact
Zane Perry - zane.perry@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Event Management
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) is primarily responsible for assisting with gameday Event Operations for Texas Tech University varsity athletic events.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Work check-in for temporary staff.
- Assist gate supervisors during games and serve as on-field staff for football gamedays.
- Assist and oversee gate operations at soccer, baseball, and softball.
- Perform on-field/on-court ball shagging duties at volleyball and soccer games.
- Serve as an usher at baseball and softball.
- Work multiple positions at indoor and outdoor track meets, including checking wristbands, working the front door, athlete check-in, etc.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University regulations and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Year
Contact
Allysan Hernandez - allysan.hernandez@ttu.eduFootball Video Services
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) is primarily responsible for providing in-house football video services. This includes film breakdown, practice, and game-day activities.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Assist the Video Dept with the breakdown of practice film.
- Assist with daily practice preparations and post-practice operations.
- Assist in filming practice and game film for coaching purposes.
- Assist in breaking down TV broadcast feed.
- Assist with developing effective organizational concepts and methods to assist with day-to-day operations of the Video Dept. & football program.
- Will have to work weekends and holidays.
- Travel is required.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Year
Contact
Eric Gerald - eric.gerald@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Marsha Sharp Center (MSC) - Academic Support
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) provides academic support for student-athletes. The incumbent ensures all University, Conference, and NCAA eligibility requirements are met and exercises discretion and independent judgment while monitoring the academic progress of assigned student-athletes.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Conduct academic check-in meetings with an assigned caseload of student-athletes.
- Submit reports on meetings and report any immediate concerns.
- Support student-athletes with any issues or questions that they may have.
- Assist with weekly grade checks for each student-athlete.
- Distribute reports to coaching staff regarding the progress of assigned student-athletes.
- Review tutor session reports for notes on student-athlete improvement or potential concerns.
- Maintain tutor no-show report.
- Monitor academic achievement of student-athletes.
- Help with registration preparation, advising, scheduling planning, and registration.
- Assist with recruiting activities when needed.
- Report any incidents (academic fraud, misconduct, and disturbances).
- Help with event planning for fall and spring graduation celebrations.
- Development of recruiting materials.
- Creating/Editing/Updating of MSC Year in Review Document.
- Assisting with the MSC Policies and Procedures manual.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, Texas Tech University, and MSC rules, regulations, and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
TBD
Contact
Marissa Edwards - marissa.k.edwards@ttu.eduMargot Kessler - margot.kessler@ttu.edu
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Marsha Sharp Center (MSC) - Night Monitor
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) has primary responsibilities in providing exceptional customer service and assisting with functions such as monitoring and maintaining the overflow of students checked in during study hall hours at the Marsha Sharp Center (MSC).
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Serve as a principal authority figure for the MSC after regular business hours.
- Monitor all activity in the MSC (study hall, tutoring, building usage), and maintain a professional environment.
- Enforce and ensure that MSC policies and procedures are followed by all MSC entities (including student-athletes, tutorial staff, and student-assistant staff).
- Responsible for opening/closing procedures of the MSC, as well as the aesthetic maintenance of the MSC lobby and front and back classrooms.
- Monitor and maintain the overflow of students checked in during study hall hours.
- Check students into Study Hall, Tutoring, or the MSC Building through the Retain System.
- Perform routine peer monitoring and supervisory support.
- Trouble-shoot student computer and printer problems.
- Customer service-oriented; greet students and visitors.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, Texas Tech University, and MSC rules, regulations, and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Brooklyn Moore - brooklyn.moore@ttu.eduJudy Edwards - judy.h.edwards@ttu.edu
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Marsha Sharp Center (MSC) - Student Assistant
Position Description
The Marsha Sharp Center for Student-Athletes (MSC) strives to support student-athletes in their pursuit of academic excellence, personal growth, and professional development. The Student Assistant (SA) has the primary responsibility of providing courteous and polite assistance to everyone who enters the MSC.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Check students in/out of Study Hall, Tutoring, or the MSC Building through the GradesFirst System.
- Monitor student activity in the MSC.
- Serve as principal telephone receptionist for the MSC; receives and forwards incoming telephone calls to MSC Staff.
- Customer service oriented; greet students and visitors.
- Trouble-shoot student computer and printer problems.
- Responsible for opening/closing procedures of the MSC as well as the aesthetic maintenance of the MSC lobby, and front and back classrooms.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional behavior at all times.
- Report issues and policy violations to the Director of the Learning Assistance Program.
- Accept responsibility for job performance; is dependable and can be relied upon to fulfill job responsibilities.
- Professionally presentable.
- Attend all required staff training.
- Perform general office duties such as filing, copying, etc.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, Texas Tech University, and MSC rules, regulations, and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Brooklyn Moore - brooklyn.moore@ttu.eduJudy Edwards - judy.h.edwards@ttu.edu
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Marsha Sharp Center (MSC) - Academic Tutor
Position Description
The Marsha Sharp Center is currently looking to hire qualified candidates in a variety of subject areas to serve as tutors for the Spring 2024 semester. The MSC is an on-campus tutoring center that operates Monday- Thursday, 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, and Sunday, 5:00-9:00 pm. Within that time frame, tutors are given the ability to designate when they are available for work, creating their own schedule. As a student employee, the maximum a tutor can work is 20 hours/week. Flexibility, both in schedule and courses, allows for the best hours. This is a position that could carry into future semesters.
Subject Tutors work with student-athletes one-on-one as a supplement to what the student is learning in class. Subject tutoring is content-specific, helping the student understand the course's core concepts. Subject tutors must have extensive background knowledge and understanding of the course material.
General Tutors meet one-on-one with students to build and develop time management skills, reading and writing strategies, effective note-taking skills, test preparation and test-taking strategies, and general student self-advocacy skills. General tutors must have good organizational and communication skills. Future or previous educators preferred.
Qualifications:
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 semester TTU/TTUHSC grade point average and 3.0 cumulative TTU/TTUHSC grade point average.
- Maintain a minimum enrollment of 6 credit hours.
- At least a sophomore credit-wise.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must maintain good academic and student conduct standing within the university.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in the English language. (Spoken clearly and grammatically adept)
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the course material you intend to tutor.
- Available for required training.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and problem-solve.
- Ability to work nights/weekends.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis - This position could carry into future semesters.
Contact
Megan Metz - Megan.Metz@ttu.eduPromotions & Fan Engagement
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) is primarily responsible for assisting in the development, coordination, and implementation of marketing and promotional efforts for all 17 sports and any specific sport to which you are assigned.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Assist in creating a fun and entertaining atmosphere for fans.
- Assist in day-to-day marketing tasks. Including but not limited to assisting in office tasks, promotional items, printing/cutting flyers, etc.
- Assist with the execution of in-game promotions for various Texas Tech events.
- Assist in all aspects of planning, setup, execution, and post-event operations.
- Executing student engagement plans, including email communications, managing student engagement social platforms, on-campus promotions, and student section integrations.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Year
Contact
Jon Parnell - jon.parnell@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Red Raider Club
Position Description
The Red Raider Club (RRC) is the principal fundraising arm of Texas Tech Athletics. The Red Raider Club provides a comprehensive annual giving program to support scholarships for student-athletes in all sports at Texas Tech. In addition, the organization raises funds for athletics facilities, endowments, and special projects as needed. Contributions to the Red Raider Club Excellence Fund confer membership in the Red Raider Club, with all its advantages and benefits. Student Assistants of the Red Raider Club can further experience and expand their skills in the collegiate sports industry, learn about athletics careers, and observe the operations of an athletics development office.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Support RRC Daily Operations – Answering phone calls and assisting members/donors.
- Assist RRC Staff in Annual Fundraising for Excellence Fund – Making phone calls, mailings, and events.
- Maintaining Office Resources – Maintaining front of office.
- Help with RRC Events throughout the year.
- Prepare Suites for Home sporting events.
- Inner-office deliveries, mail distribution.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University regulations and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
TBD
Contact
Audrey Bickel - audrey.bickel@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Sports Medicine
Please visit Athletic Training Program to learn more about becoming a student trainer.
Student-Athlete Development
Position Description
The J.T. & Margaret Talkington Department of Student-Athlete Development positions and prepares Fearless Champions to discover, prepare, implement, and empower themselves in career development, personal development, leadership development, and community outreach. The Student Assistant (SA) is primarily responsible for duties and projects in various Student-Athlete Development areas, including but not limited to special events and performing clerical duties such as data entry and general office support. This position works closely with a team of administrators, professional staff, and student-athletes.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Basic understanding of the Student-Athlete Development industry
- Familiarity with pillars of Personal, Career, Leadership Development, and Community Service
- Will oversee one to two areas of focus: Digital Marketing and Social Media Communication, Event Operations, Volunteer Operations, and/or Curriculum/Education.
- Assist in developing and implementing educational curriculum and resources for student-athletes.
- Assist with the logistics of assigned Student-Athlete Development programming.
- Assist with tracking Student-Athlete engagement at programs and events.
- Assist in the planning, coordinating, and executing Student-Athlete development events and programs.
- Assist with communication, data collection, and research initiatives.
- Stay informed about emerging trends within the Student-Athlete Development industry.
- Coordinate volunteer opportunities and schedules.
- Track volunteer hours and maintain a volunteer database.
- Opportunities to assist with additional programs and projects, which may include, but are not limited to:
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
- Wreck’ Em Prep
- Mock Interviews
- Social media efforts
- Leadership development programming.
- Manage event registrations, attendee lists, and RSVPs.
- Create and manage social media content across various platforms.
- Assist in developing and implementing marketing and social media strategies.
- Act as a role model for current student-athletes
- Office management duties include responding to inquiries, ordering materials, etc.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University regulations and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Derrick Mitchell - derrick.d.mitchell@ttu.eduCURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
Ticket Office
Position Description
The Student Assistant (SA) has primary responsibilities in providing exceptional customer service and assisting with the operations of all our ticketed sports. Students work with full-time staff members to provide quality customer service experience while assisting customers in purchasing and/or distributing tickets over the phone and/or in person.
Essential Job Functions (include, but not limited to):
- Serve as a ticket seller by selling tickets in person and/or by phone using the Paciolan ticketing system.
- Distribute Player Pass/Will Call tickets to guests.
- Manage cash drawers when assigned.
- Game day ticket sales and reconciliation.
- Provide general information to guests and resolve issues.
- Office support of full-time staff members.
- Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.
- Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Timeframe
Academic Semester basis
Contact
Whitney Taylor - whitney.taylor@ttu.eduStrength & Conditioning - Men's Basketball
Position Description
Texas Tech Athletics' Strength and Conditioning department offers internships through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa). The intent of the internship is to provide hands-on training and experiential education to prepare the candidate to take on the next level position in strength and conditioning. Interns are expected to participate in a comprehensive and challenging educational program and hands-on experience (e.g., program design, biomechanics, basketball program development, plyometrics, speed and agility techniques, energy system development, regeneration methods, nutritional basics, leadership and facility, and athlete management).?
Strength & Conditioning Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing bachelor’s/master’s degree in exercise science or related field.
- Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid.
- Strong desire to become a Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach.
- Pursuing relevant certification (e.g., CSCCa-SCCC).
These are unpaid internships. Individuals chosen may be subject to background checks and will be subject to and expected to comply with all applicable Texas Tech University, NCAA, and Big 12 Conference rules and regulations.
For questions regarding the transferability of college credit hours, interns should inquire with their degree program point of contact.
Contact
Please send the following documents to Andrew Wright via email - andrew.wright@ttu.edu- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 3 professional/personal references