Graduate Assistant Operations and Facilities

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Operations & Facilities will work closely with the entire external operations team to plan and facilitate home events, including setup and teardown of athletic facilities, event operations, and day-to-day operations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Associate Athletic Director of External Operations & the Director of Gameday Operations & Facilities with gameday preparations and operations. 
• Assist with enhancing the gameday environment for our fans and Student-Athletes.
• Lead and monitor student workers for game operations. 
• Assist with the caretaking of officials and visiting team while on NGU’s campus
• Assist with the setup and teardown of athletic facilities for competition. 
• Help organize, schedule, and prepare facilities for athletic camps or facility rentals. 
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director of External Operations with corporate partner relations. 
• Any other duties assigned by either Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director of External Operations, or the Director of Gameday Operations and Facilities. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mobility and ability to lift equipment or other items of 50 pounds.
• Hearing well enough to communicate with students and co-workers.
• Visual ability to drive, read, and use a computer.
• Cognitive/Emotional – ability to think critically and concentrate.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• The position is a part-time position in Athletics.  The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications & Media Relations reports directly to the Director of Sports Information & Live Production.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Operations and Facilities is required to maintain normal office hours, attend all home athletic events, and attend required meetings.

TRAVEL:

• Travel is required for some athletic events, conferences, and other required meetings.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
• Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Affirm understanding of the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing
• Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.