JOB TITLE: Athletics Operations Graduate Assistant CLASSIFICATION: 12-month, Part-time, Hourly Graduate Assistant REPORTS TO: Game Operations Manager and Athletic Director DEPARTMENT: Athletics LOCATION: Hansen Athletic Center | Athletic Fields, Grand Rapids, MI SUMMARY: The individual in this position represents Cornerstone University with hospitality and excellence by coordinating with the 20 athletic programs, in communication, media and public relations. They will aid the Assistant AD for Facilities, the Coordinator of Communication, and Gameday Operations Manager for the overall promotion of the department's goals.
COMPENSATION: 100% tuition benefit, not including fees and books, subject to financial aid guidelines. General stipend offered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Internal Operations
Game day eventsAssist game day administrator with game management needs including setup and communicationAssist game day operations manager with scheduling of student workers, email reminders, etc.Maintain standard operating procedures for student staff and facility event managementTickets and Hospitality
Manage gameday ticket operations and student guest servicesBuild relationships in the community to create connections through Cornerstone athletic teams.Establish and create ticket promotions, growing the engagement for athletic eventsStudent Workers
Assist with the oversite of all student workers enforcing standard practices, hiring and scheduling workers, etc.Marketing/Engagement
Campus Engagement – StoneZoneMaintain communication with Sports Information Director and Campus LifeCreate community life through students and sportsCommunicate with local sponsors, partners, and coaches on sports eventsSummer Camps
Work with coaches and sports camp director on summer camp engagementCreate organized planners and a plan of attack to market summer campsAssist with summer camp help as neededFacilities/Student Supervision/Rentals
Assist in the creation and supervision of student employee task sheetsCommunicate with rentals throughout event duration, assisting with set-up and tear down of eventReserve rooms and venues as necessary through resource schedulerSubmit work orders for needed repairsMaximum of 968 working hours, dependent on stipend QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in sports management, communication, or similar fieldProficient in Microsoft Office and recreation management softwareAbility to work nights and weekendsWillingness and ability to work cooperatively with students, student employee's, coaches, and athletic personnelPHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to move and lift athletic equipment required for various event setup needsMust be able to walk and be on feet frequentlyAbility to frequently lift up to 50 pounds
