Athletics Fellow

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Overview
The purpose of the Yale Athletics Fellowship Program is to engage and cultivate young professionals interested in working in college athletics. The positions will provide fellows the opportunity to work in one of the world's most prestigious collegiate athletic programs at Yale University. Fellows will gain integral skills within their specific department, industry knowledge, and career development advice and support.


Required Skills and Abilities



Preferred Skills and Abilities

This position will best serve college graduates or entry-level young professionals looking for their first full-time opportunity in the collegiate athletic landscape.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Performs entry level professional duties ranging from routine to moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training. 2. Performs assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance. 3. Supports various departments and may be transferred between departments depending on project requirements. 4. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school.

Job Posting Date

03/11/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Associate (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

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