Athletic Events and Facilities Graduate Assistant

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Athletic Events and Facilities Graduate Assistant

Department: Athletics Office: Grand Rapids

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Athletic Events and Facilities Graduate Assistant

Department: Athletics Office: Grand Rapids

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Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job ID: 947

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JOB TITLE: Athletic Events and Facilities Graduate Assistant

CLASSIFICATION: 12-month, Part-time, hourly

REPORTS TO: Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities and Event Operations

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

LOCATION: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center | Athletic Fields, Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMARY: The individual in this position will represent Cornerstone University hospitably and with excellence by coordinating with the 20 athletic programs and supporting event and facility operations. They will also aid the department in supervising of student workers.

COMPENSATION: 100% tuition benefit, not including fees and books, subject to financial aid guidelines. General stipend offered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internal Operations

1. Game day events

   • Assist game day administrator with game management needs including setup, communication, and teardown
   • Monitor student workers throughout event, assist as needed

2. Concessions vendors

   • Maintain the concession operations and inventory for Hansen and Central concession stands
   • Maintain the cleanliness of the concession stand through student worker cleaning training and general deep cleaning

Laundry

1. Support the laundry needs of each facility and maintain equipment as needed

Tickets and Hospitality

• Manage gameday ticket operations and student guest services
• Build relationships in the community to create connections through Cornerstone athletic teams

Athletic event scheduling

1. Input athletic games and schedules into Resource Scheduler
2. External Operations

Rentals and community engagement

1. Help process facility rentals and other related items regarding community engagement
2. Communicate with rentals to establish event details, creation of contracts, and build external relationships
3. Assist with rental set up and tear down of events

Facilities

1. Process all internal and external community memberships and guest passes
2. Maintain standard operating procedures for student staff and facility event management
3. Reserve rooms and venues as needed through Resource Scheduler
4. Submit work orders for needed repairs

Student Staffing

1. Supervise, train, and schedule student staff for internal and external needs

Student Building Supervisor

• Create guidelines/tasks for SBS workers, creating framework and policies for job expectations
• Work with surrounding schools to create best-practices, utilizing SBS workers

Weight room

1. Assist with the creation and maintenance of internal policies and procedures

Maximum of 968 working hours/year, dependent on stipend

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in sports management, communications, or similar field required
• Acceptance into a Cornerstone University Master’s Degree program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and recreation management software
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with student employees, coaches, and athletic personnel
• Ability to move and lift athletic equipment required for various event setup needs
• Must be able to walk and be on feet frequently and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and active Christian commitment
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University, as evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”

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