Graduate Assistant - Event Management

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu03813P

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu03813P

Home Org Name

Event Management Expenses

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Graduate Assistant - Event Management

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

Auburn Athletics is excited to begin the search for a

Graduate Assistant – Event Management

. This individual will assist the game manager or serving as game, manager/main point of contact at assigned sports and events, and preparing and distributing communications & materials for gameday operations.

Why should

YOU

consider student employment at Auburn University?

Gain valuable work experience!

Student employment

allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.

Build your network!

Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.

Make a difference.

Have the satisfaction of knowing

YOU

are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

Essential Functions

Assisting the game manager or serving as game

Manager/main point of contact at assigned sports and events

Preparing and distributing communications & materials for gameday operations

Leading in event staffing scheduling, training and education – contracted and student staff

Assist with facility setup and credentialing

Managing all day-to-day office responsibilities as assigned

This position will apply functional knowledge, skills, and abilities from the educational program that are related to the administration and coordination of student affairs, management of student services, and student personnel administration. The benefits added will be related to enhancing their ability to develop, program, and implement student services administrative activities as they interact with a variety of students.

Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to work nights and weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Admitted to a graduate degree-seeking or certificate program at Auburn University.

Bachelor’s degree in business, sport management, or related field.

Registered for at least one course (anything carrying an Auburn University course number) during each academic term of the assistantship.

Expectations:

Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to work nights and weekend hours.

We are looking for a candidate who desires to hold this position for two years.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a collegiate or professional sport event management is preferred.

Pay Rate

$1,235.00/monthly

Work Hours

20

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Date | 09/03/2024 | | Closing Date | | | EEO Statement |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their websiteto learn more. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other

2. * Are you currently an enrolled Graduate Student at Auburn University?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in business, sport management, or related field?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Student Participation in Auburn University Section 127 Educational Benefit Plan and Associated Taxable Benefit Implications: By answering yes below, I acknowledge my understanding that being a Graduate Assistant (GRADA) enrolls me in the Auburn University Section 127 Educational Benefit Plan (26 U.S. Code § 127) (Plan). As such, if my assistantship work activities are aligned with my overall education program of study (as defined in the Essential Functions within the posting), I will not be responsible for the taxation and withholding requirements for the value of tuition fellowship benefits received exceeding the Internal Revenue Service defined threshold -- currently $5,250 per calendar year. However, should my assistantship work activities NOT be aligned with my overall educational program of study (as defined in the Essential Functions within the posting), I will be responsible for the taxation and withholding requirements for the value of tuition fellowship benefits exceeding the Internal Revenue Service defined threshold -- currently $5,250 per calendar year.

   • Yes
   • No