I am interested in athletic administration but not coaching. Which departments tend to hire early-career staff and provide broad exposure?
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Common starting points include event operations, communications, marketing, ticketing, facilities, compliance support, student-athlete services, development/fundraising and general administration. The best role depends on your long-term interest, but broad exposure can be especially helpful early because athletic departments coordinate many functions around the same teams and events. Campus roles, graduate assistantships and internships can also provide access. When evaluating a position, ask what projects you will own and which departments you will work with. Administrative careers grow faster when you understand how budgets, people, facilities, academics and competition schedules affect one another.
What does progression usually depend on beyond simply knowing the rules?
What does progression usually depend on beyond simply knowing the rules?
A lot of career advice says to network, but that is not very actionable when you are starting with no industry connections. What approaches…
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