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Winthrop Position Title

Athletics Events Graduate Assistant

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Winthrop Position Title

Athletics Events Graduate Assistant

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Job Purpose

Assist the Director of Athletic Facilities and Events with all aspects related to day-to-day and gameday management for all Winthrop University sports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve where needed in a variety of in-game tasks that may include: running scoreboard, music, videoboard, ESPN+, and serving as the liaison to officials and visiting teams.• Act as an event manager for athletic contests taking place at Winthrop. This includes interacting with fans, officials, concessions, game-day staff, custodial, and visiting teams.• Assisting communications, ticketing, external and internal operations departments as needed day-to-day and during gamedays• Set up and tear down for events. Using telescopic bleachers, operating Daktronics videoboards and scoreboards, setting up chairs, and sporting equipment.• Maintaining playing fields.• Be aware of and follow NCAA and Big South rules and game operations best practices.• Act in a courtesy and professional manner when working with coaches, administrators, students, donors and fans.• Notify appropriate staff of potential security and liability issues during events or during facility evaluations.• Assisting maintenance staff with facility improvements and repairs.• Able to lift 50+ lbs. and work in adverse weather conditions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required with a 3.0 GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale). Must be accepted in a Winthrop University Graduate School program and committed to working in college or professional athletics. Proficient with Microsoft Suite, excel, and word. Willingness to work extended hours, nights, holidays and weekends. Ability to serve as game manager for Division I athletic contests. Looking for a team player who is able to multi-task. Must have a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one.

Preferred Skills

Experience working with heavy machinery, power tools and home repair. Photoshop, InDesign and AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Pay Rate

3500/semester

Type of Position

Graduate Associate (hourly)

Position Level

Graduate

Hours Per Week

20

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2023SD0443P

Open Date

08/02/2023

Close Date

08/16/2023

Desired Start Date

08/21/2023

End Date

12/31/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE

*Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. *Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Letter of Recommendation

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