Graduate Assistant Athletic Administration & Event Management (29369)

Ottawa University • Ottawa, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing support to the program management of game day operations for all campus athletic activities, competitions, and events. The role also involves providing assistance to the management of all student employment related to these programs.

Requirements

• Must be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA earned bachelor's degree.
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references.
• Eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.
• Completed online admissions application.
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts.

Nice To Haves

• Effective leadership/communication skills.
• Sales skills
• Effective program development/management skills.
• Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a first-class game day environment for student athletes, coaches, teams, fans and visitors.
• Assist with coordination and support for all home intercollegiate athletic events as assigned.
• Oversee game day student staff, work with other department staff (i.e. Sports Information, Marketing), work with other campus departments (i.e. facilities, security, music, student activities), as well as outside vendors, and game officials.
• Assist with the staffing and scheduling of student workers.
• Train game day staff, support staff and supervisors.
• Assist with physical setup and breakdown of events as needed.
• Resolve complaints or problems that arise during events while instilling a Champions of Character game day culture and experience for all to enjoy.
• Assist with ticket sales operations including accounting of all gate receipts including concession stand operations and revenues.
• Oversee all aspects of concession stand operations (i.e. stocking, scheduling workers, maintaining equipment).
• Assist in the execution of a robust schedule of game day promotions including in- game, half-time and game promotional events driving attendance.
• Provide support and coordination to communications with visiting teams.
• Ensure the departments "Visiting Team Guide" is up to date with accurate information and distribute to teams prior to their games.
• Assist teams with bus drop-off and pick-up, parking, locker room assignments, practice times, and any other needs they arise.
• Assist in the scheduling of games and practices in athletic facilities.
• Work with coaches to ensure their schedules are up-to-date and do not conflict with other teams.
• Assist in the management of athletic department transportation as needed.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are followed specific to the scheduling of vehicle use, issuing of keys and vehicle maintenance.
• Provide support to management of sports inventory of all athletic facility equipment.
• Work with repairs as needed and coordinate the disposal of equipment that is no longer in use.
• Work with the Unit Work Study Coordinator for the entire Ottawa Residential Campus.
• Establishes federal & institutional budgets for all departments on campus, helps managers in hiring students, and assists students in getting hired.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs
• Partial meal allowance
• Bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees