Graduate Assistant, Athletics Game Day and Operations

Position Summary:  Assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Internal Operations to pursue our goals at Messiah University in athletics of striving for athletic excellence and developing Christian character.  This is a two year, 20 hours/week commitment from approximately  August 1^st –May 15th each of the two years.  Graduate Assistants are compensated equivalent to current tuition, receive a 10% tuition discount and are eligible for reduced on- campus apartment housing (when available) and a discounted employee meal plan, as coordinated through the graduate program. 

Education Required:  Bachelor's degree required; current enrollment in one of the degrees within the graduate program in Higher Education Leadership at Messiah University. 

Experience Required:  Previous experience with athletics events preferred. 

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:

• Desire to assist in administration of NCAA Division III intercollegiate program, including compliance, game day operations, and event management
• Possess strong organizational skills, including: time management, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and problem solve
• Possess good judgment, the ability to work independently with tasks being completed accurately and promptly, and the ability to take ownership of special projects as gifted and interested
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; possess good listening, judgement, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be team player with athletics department personnel, work study students, student-athletes, and Messiah University community;
• Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes;
• Desire to embrace and enhance existing programs and systems, and offer/initiate new ideas; take initiative;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
• Christian faith commitment is required. 

Special Working Conditions: Required to work weekends and evenings as needed.