Graduate Assistant, Athletic Operations

Location: Springfield, OH Category: Other Positions Posted On: Tue May 14 2024 Job Description:

Wittenberg University is searching for a Graduate Assistant (GA) for Athletic Operations beginning in the 2024 fall semester (8/1/24). The university offers a Master's in Sport Administration program that focuses on all aspects of athletic administration. The Graduate Assistantship and enrollment in the master's program will afford the successful candidate the ability to directly apply knowledge in the classroom to the duties they perform within the athletic department. This is a non-exempt, hourly position working no more than 20 hours per week. 

The GA for Athletic Operations assists the Athletic Administration staff with all aspects of the Athletic Department operations.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight of the Health, Wellness & Athletics Complex (HWA) during evening hours of operation, which includes the supervision of student employees.
• Service to Institution as assigned by Director of Athletics & Recreation reporting to the Assistant AD for Internal Operations and the Director of Facilities in Athletics
• Game day operations for Home Athletic Competitions including but not limited to: ticketing, concessions, facility set-up and tear-down.
• Adherence to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Job Requirements:

For this position, we require that candidates have a bachelor's degree in sports management or related field; some related experience; and acceptance into Wittenberg's Master's in Sport Administration program.  Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and be able to effectively and appropriately interact with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, peers, community members, and administrators.  Knowledge in the following areas is also required:

• Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills (verbal and written) in order to work with a diverse campus community
  

A valid driver's license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures. If license is from out of state, successful candidate will need to obtain a valid Ohio driver's license within 30 days of hire date. Travel is required as well as some evening, night, and weekend work.

Being authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large.  Please see our  notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community.  Click here to view our Title IX policies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Wittenberg University

A Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college in the heart of Southwest Ohio, Wittenberg is nationally recognized for accessible professors, engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions. Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the university's mission and contributes to the personal and financial well-being of employees and their families.

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