Graduate Assistant, Athletic Operations
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Job Location:
Fairfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Position: Graduate Assistant Athletic Operations
Compensation: $12000 annual stipend plus 18 credits per academic year
Reports to: Coordinator of Operations Mahoney Arena & Athletics Facilities/Events
Fairfield Universitys Department of Athletics currently seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Graduate Assistant for Athletic Operations (Event Management). Successful candidates will work in collaboration with other Graduate Assistants student workers and other members of the Fairfield Athletic Department under the direction of the Associate Director of Athletics and Coordinator of Operations.
Description:
The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Operations helps to provide a safe organized and professional game experience at all athletic and special events for fans student-athletes game officials and the Fairfield community. The duties for this position within the Fairfield Athletic Department include but are not limited to the following:
Assist the department of athletics with event management for Fairfield Stags sporting events and special functions.
Responsible to work and lead game day operations for various sports and includes oversight of game operations student workers.
Serve as athletic event staff during certain athletic events. Assist in executing various game day responsibilities at the direction of the Associate Director of Athletics and/or Coordinator of Operations.
Assist in the setup and break down of athletic and special events.
Assist with facility management athletic administration and office responsibilities as requested.
Provide support for external events development and fundraising activities.
Assist with in-game event promotions and community engagement set-up and breakdown.
Provide excellent customer service and a positive environment to all fans teams and officials at athletic and special events.
Ensure a safe organized and professional experience at all times for coaches athletes staff and fans.
Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Athletics or Coordinator of Operations.
Qualifications:
Admission to Fairfield University. Graduate school application may occur at the same time as applying for the position.
A Bachelors Degree in a related field.
Criminal background check Ability to work any days and/or shifts needed including nights and weekends as scheduled.
Computer competency
Drivers license
Must be able to work both outside and inside events and tolerate variable weather conditions.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and solve problems as necessary and work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment
Applicants must be personable reliable have great communication skills and have high levels of integrity and professionalism in both behavior and appearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional interest in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics.
Ability to take initiative and ownership of athletic and special events.
Category:
Graduate AssistantPerforms such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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About Company
Fairfield University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in mission and spirit with over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe.
