Graduate Assistant Braves Fan Shop; at Ottawa University Ottawa, IL

Graduate Assistant – Braves Fan Shop (29135) – Ottawa University, Ottawa, IL.

Ottawa University (established in 1865) is one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States and operates a multi‑campus system serving approximately 4,000 students through campuses in Kansas (Ottawa‑Kansas residential campus and Overland Park‑Kansas adult programs), Arizona (Surprise residential campus and OUAZ adult programs), Wisconsin (Brookfield adult programs), and our OU Online Program based out of Overland Park‑Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church‑related private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

The Braves Fan Shop Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting with Fan Shop inventory management, social media marketing and promotions, and website updates. The position also involves organizing the store, entering new inventory into the Win Prism system, coordinating marketing materials, and supporting special events in the Braves Fan Shop.

• Assist with purchasing new inventory for the Braves Fan Shop.
• Notify supervisor when items need to be reordered or moved to clearance.
• Place new retail inventory into the Win Prism system.
• Coordinate marketing materials and submit them to social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
• Organize and maintain retail merchandise backstock.
• Maintain and rearrange store displays.
• Create advertisements for on‑campus Bright Signs.
• Assist with Black & Gold Friday sales and promotions.
• Serve as extra personnel during special events in the Braves Fan Shop (Orientation, Homecoming, Graduation, Book Buy‑Back, etc.).
• Organize the Braves Fan Shop website, ensuring all new merchandise is uploaded, clearance items marked appropriately, and online orders completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Business and organizational attitude and skills.
• Multi‑tasking skills and attention to detail.
• Creative risk‑taking inventive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively, providing leadership to others.
• Above‑average knowledge of Microsoft Office software and ability to learn other computer applications.

• Model and encourage collaboration among university departments, ensuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand university policies and procedures, exercising good judgment and handling confidential information in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism, representing the university positively to students, external groups, faculty, and staff.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise inclusivity in daily actions, aligning with the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties as requested. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform duties proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities are listed herein. This document does not create an employment contract; the relationship is at‑will.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The selected candidates will receive a tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University’s graduate programs, a partial meal allowance, and a bi‑weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewal for a second year is based on evidence of academic performance and quality execution of assigned duties. International candidates are eligible only to pursue the on‑campus MBA degree, provided they can secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admission criteria.

Appointments are generally awarded to students who have demonstrated superior aptitude as undergraduates and who appear likely to render high‑quality service to the university. All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to Human Resources prior to beginning their assistantship.