Graduate Assistant - Athletics

The Athletic Operations Graduate Assistant assists with the daily operations of the athletic department by providing administrative, logistical, and event management support for all varsity and junior varsity athletic programs. This position plays a key role in ensuring athletic events, practices, and departmental operations are conducted efficiently while gaining valuable hand-on experience in collegiate athletic administration.

Responsibilities:

Event Operations

• Assist with planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of all home athletic events
• Coordinate game-day operations, including parking and venue equipment setup
• Assist with crowd management and operational support during events
• Serve as an event manager for assigned athletic contests

Management

• Assist in scheduling and coordinating the use of athletic facilities
• Ensure facilities are clean, organized, and competition ready
• Assist with inventory management and operational supplies
• Monitor storage areas to ensure organization and accountability

Administrative Support

• Assist with athletic calendars and facility schedules
• Assist with creating ticketing for all home events
• Maintain records related to operations and key forms
• Provide office support for the athletic operations staff

Team and Campus Support

• Assist with visiting team hospitality and game-day needs
• Support championship events, tournaments, and special athletic department functions

Student Worker Supervision

• Assist with training, scheduling, and supervising student workers
• Assign game-day responsibilities and ensure staff complete assigned duties
• Provide leadership and mentorship to student event staff

Other duties

• Assist with departmental projects as assigned
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletic schedule
• Perform other duties assigned by the Athletic Operations Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, required
• Acceptance into a Faulkner University graduate degree program, required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, required
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint), required
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, required
• Previous experience in collegiate athletics, event management, or athletic operations, preferred
• Experience with scheduling software and event management systems, preferred
• Knowledge of NCAA, NAIA, or conference rules and regulations, preferred
• Experience supervising student workers or volunteers, preferred

For Initial Application Submit:

• Resume, required

Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values and affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. For more information, please visit our website: www.faulkner.edu