Graduate Assistant - Athletics

Chatham; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham University in Pittsburgh seeks a Graduate Assistant for Athletics to support game management for NCAA Division III teams. This two-year appointment includes a stipend and a graduate school tuition waiver, with duties coordinated by the assistant athletic director.

Responsibilities include helping plan and execute game day events, serving as on-site administrator for home contests, supervising game management staff, and handling setup and teardown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to act proactively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong, courteous customer service skills are a must.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of game day events.
• Serve as on-site administrator for home contests when needed.
• Manage and oversee other game management staff.
• Assist with the set up and tear-down preparation on game days.
• Attend office hours during the week to gain experience.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Flexibility

Mobile devices

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

**Graduate Assistant - Athletics**Chatham University is an NCAA division III institution member of the President’s Athletic Conference (PAC) and the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC), seeks applications for a game management intern for their athletics department. This position is a 2-year appointment and comes with a stipend and waiver for graduate school.Game management responsibilities will be assigned by the assistant athletic director and include but may not be limited to:· Assist in the development and execution of game day events· Serve as on-site administrator for home contests when needed· Manage and oversee other game management staff· Assist with the set up and tear-down preparation on game days· Attend office hours during the week to gain experience· Other duties assignedSuccessful Candidate must pursue a Master’s degree within the approved majors within the Chatham University Graduate School. For more information regarding admission to a graduate program at Chatham University: https://www.chatham.edu/admission/graduate/index.cfmEducation, Training and Experience:Bachelor’s degree required. Ability to act proactively and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Strong, courteous customer service skills are a must. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Excellent organizational skills Demonstrated initiative and flexibility. Knowledgeable of functions and usage of mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc..) A valid driver’s License and driving record, which meets institutional requirements, required. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and maintain a flexible schedule.All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.*Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.**Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*