Graduate Assistant- Athletic Operations

Job Title and Details

Graduate Assistant
- Athletic Operations

Location: Columbus State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 295186

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable).

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Columbus State University, a Division II member of the Peach Belt Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant - Athletic Operations. This position will assist the Director of Athletics and CSU Athletic Administrators in performing duties in compliance with all NCAA, Peach Belt Conference, and Columbus State University rules and regulations. This position involves assisting the Athletic Department administrative staff with the overall organization, administration and operations of the CSU Athletic Department.

• Assisting with the overall game day operations management to include ticketing, gameday operations, facility operations;
• Assisting with athletic facility management and upkeep of athletic facilities;
• Assisting with the set up and break down of athletic facilities and operations of home athletic events;
• Assisting with special event coverage hosted by CSU Athletics;
• Assisting with the management of game day personnel as assigned for home athletic events;
• Assisting with supervision and management of athletic department interns and/or student workers as assigned;
• Assisting with departmental projects or functions related to marketing, NCAA Compliance, CSU Athletic fundraising, and special projects;
• Attending departmental meetings and participating in athletic administrative strategy meetings when appropriate and/or assigned by the Director of Athletics.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field;
• Acceptance into a CSU graduate program;
• Knowledge and understanding of conference and NCAA rules and regulations;
• Leadership skills: a proven track record of consistently modeling positive behaviors at all times;
• Follow-through skills, as well as the ability to plan, organize, and control projects through to completion;
• Desire and ability to successfully recruit;
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information;
• Ability to work effectively in a multifaceted environment and community;
• Playing experience at a NCAA Division I, II, III and/or NAIA School preferred, not required.

The salary is a stipend plus tuition waiver.

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