Graduate Assistant (Labor) - Athletics Administration

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA • Edmond, OK

2d • $8 - $10 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a regular student labor position which serves as Graduate Assistant for the Athletic Administrative Team and provides support for the management of the department’s events, business affairs, transportation needs, and coordinating student workers. This role is vital in enhancing the business operations of the Athletic Department through organization, business acumen, and attention to detail. The position reports to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Administration and works closely with the Athletics Business Specialist, head and assistant Coaches, and numerous constituents across the UCO campus. Applicant should be a highly motivated self-starter, eager to learn, with strong engagement, organizational, and communication skills. This position requires clerical work, including but not limited to data entry, research, organization, and computer proficiency. This position may require moving equipment, working outside on grounds, and/or helping with preventative maintenance and may require heavy, physical and manual labor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and admittance into a master’s program at UCO.
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong people skills.
• Strong organizational & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Holds regularly scheduled office hours and assists with various duties related to the business affairs of the athletic department programs.
• Assists with the hiring, scheduling, and training of game day student workers. This position will have a full working knowledge of all student game-day positions and be able to fill various positions if needed.
• Assists with the logistics of departmental transportation needs including the use of university fleet vehicles, golf carts, charter reservations, and rental car needs.
• Assists with the annual EADA and NCAA reports including preparation of data, research, and record keeping to help ensure accurate reporting.
• Assists in gameday operations to include in-game management and facility setup and tear down. This position will require some evening and weekend hours as needed based upon the athletic events schedule.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and works as a cooperative/supportive team member in the UCO Athletic Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees