Athletic Operations Graduate Assistant (Part-time)

Summary of Position: The Athletic Operations Graduate Assistant primarily facilitates the execution of home sporting events including regular season contests and Crossroads League/NAIA Championship events. The Graduate Assistant will be involved in the daily functions of a Top 5 NAIA athletic department and will have the opportunity to learn multiple aspects of athletic operations.

This position requires a willingness to work a demanding fluid schedule including nights and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit hire schedule and supervise Game Day Crew student-workers
• Monitor and approve student-worker timecards
• Coordinate communication of game day information with visiting teams as assigned
• Serve as the on-site administrator for a percentage of home events including game day setup supervision of game day staff and crowd management
• Oversee and manage ticketing operations for all sports
• Oversee and manage concession operations for all sports including inventory management
• Other projects and/or duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelors degree and acceptance into an IWU masters program is required for the Graduate Assistant role

Experience

• Commitment to the Lordship of Christ continually seeking personal growth through the regular practice of spiritual disciplines and creating spiritually rich environments for others to do the same
• Support of the Student Development mission to partner in the holistic learning and disciple-making mission of the university by cultivating a community of belonging support and engagement through formative and diverse experiences
• Display the Wildcat Way values of Kindness Humility Belonging Integrity Courage Innovation and Agility in life work and interaction with others

Required Skills

• Positive attitude
• Ability to resolve issues independently
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Willingness to work a demanding fluid schedule including nights and weekends

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.