Student-Athlete Development Intern
Athletic Academic Services Graduate Student-Athlete Development Intern
Athletic Academic Services within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is searching for a graduate student-athlete development intern for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Graduate Student-Athlete Development Intern supports the Student-Athlete Academic Services office in designing, coordinating and implementing programs that promote personal, academic career, and leadership development of student-athletes. This position provides hands-on experience in higher education, athletics administration, student affairs, and career development while assisting with initiatives that enhance the overall student-athlete experience.
The objective of the Development Intern program is to offer support for the overall development and well being of student-athletes in their pursuit of academic, athletic, and professional goals.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, promotion, and execution of student-athlete development programs, workshops, and events
- Support initiatives focused on leadership development, career readiness, community engagement, NIL, and life skills
- Provide guidance to student-athletes about time management, organization, and academic planning.
- Proactively connect and guide student-athletes with on campus resources
- Individual academic meetings with student-athletes and monitoring academic eligibility progress
- Assess & communicate with student-athletes what they can improve upon academically
- Learn and understand University curriculum requirements
- Communicate daily/weekly with athletic academic advisors, tutors, mentors, and sport assigned coaches
- Complete academic meeting note reports on assigned students
- Daily/weekly/biweekly/monthly intensive group or individual meetings with student-athletes as needed
- Proactively connect and guide student-athletes with on campus resources
- Create promotional materials and manage communication through email, social media, and other digital platforms
- Assist with COLS 162/163/362 student-athlete courses
- Weekly meetings with supervisor
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Enrolled in a UM graduate program – enrolled in a minimum of six credits each semester
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adhere to NCAA and FERPA regulations
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral instructions
- Commitment to supporting diverse student populations and fostering an inclusive environment
Employment Period & Compensation
- 10 month, in person/on campus, commitment that starts and concludes with the academic year
- Compensation: Tuition Waiver (15-20 hours) – available for in-state or out of state/non residents
- Fees are not included in the waiver compensation
- If you have a scholarship or position on campus that already provides a tuition waiver, it cannot be combined or adjusted with our tuition waiver to cover additional costs
- Hourly pay will not be offered as a form of compensation – the tuition waiver is the only form of compensation being offered for the year
- If you are working as a graduate assistant or with another department on campus, please disclose with Jen to ensure campus guidelines are met
How to Apply:
- Submit cover letter, resume, and references to Jen Zellmer-Cuaresma, Director of Student Athlete Support Services (Jennifer.zellmerc@mso.umt.edu)
- Immediate and continuous review of applications until positions are filled
If offered student-athlete development intern position, training and position will begin Monday, Aug. 17th.the second week of school.