(Student) Team Assistant Hockey

Davenport University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport University in Grand Rapids seeks a Student Team Assistant Hockey to support athletics operations. Responsibilities include film and editing, equipment management, game setup, travel coordination, and data reporting.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong customer service, and teamwork within the athletics department. The position requires enrollment in at least 6 credits, prior office experience is a plus, and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and maintain academic progress.
• Experience in an office setting preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately with computerized data systems (PC and mainframe).
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Some travel between locations may be required; own transportation often needed.

Responsibilities

• Film games, video recording, editing, and provide highlights for the team.
• Track and monitor team equipment distribution and inventory.
• Set-up and breakdown for games.
• Generate team statistics reports for coaches.
• Coordinate travel including hotel, restaurant, game and practice sites.
• Responsible for team laundry.
• Create, maintain and update files and record-keeping systems.
• Generate reports, memoranda, graphs and presentations using software.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and faxes.
• Copy and collate documents.
• Assemble informational packets.
• Assist with special events and functions as needed.
• Greet visitors and route calls.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality of documents.
• Conduct special projects, research and assignments as assigned.
• Provide GREAT customer service and support the department's mission.
• Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values.
• Adhere to NCAA, GLIAC and other regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled in minimum 6 credit hours

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Job description

At Davenport University, we know what it takes to be successful. With over 150 years of providing quality education under our belts, thousands of Davenport graduates are making an impact on the world with the knowledge and skills they learned here. Our team of faculty and staff collaborate to make this possible. Joining DU means growing and advancing your own career, while making a lasting impact on our students, colleagues and the communities in which we serve. Would you like to be part of our success? It all starts here!

(Student) Team Assistant Hockey

WORK LOCATION

Grand Rapids - Lettinga Campus

DEPARTMENT

Athletics-Administration

POSITION PAY RANGE

$13.73

TARGET HIRING RANGE

Actual pay offered will be commensurate with candidate qualifications and experience, the type of role, pay equity and available funding.

SUMMARY

This position acts as a general assistant to the department, performing clerical office functions related to daily operations and will be responsible for duties related to game management. The Athletic Assistant will serve as the student team manager and will work closely with the assigned team providing an array of team related services. The position requires the employee to be self-motivated, be familiar with and competent within the athletic department and be responsible to work with minimum supervision. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University’s mission, vision, and values which include diversity, equity and inclusion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Film games, video recording, editing, and provide highlights for the team.
2. Track and monitor team equipment distribution to players, will be responsible for all equipment and inventory.
3. Set-up and breakdown for games.
4. Generate team statistics reports for coaches.
5. Coordinate travel including hotel, restaurant, game and practice sites.
6. Responsible for team laundry.
7. Responsible for creating, maintaining and updating files and record keeping systems.
8. Generate reports, memorandums, correspondence, presentation materials, spreadsheets and graphics, and other materials using various software programs.
9. Sort and distribute incoming mail and faxes.
10. Copy and collate documents.
11. Assemble informational packets.
12. Assists with special events and functions as needed.
13. May be responsible for greeting visitors, as well as answering and routing incoming calls.
14. Scheduling and confirming appointments.
15. Handling of documents and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
16. Conducts special projects, research and assignments as assigned.
17. Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
18. Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values.
19. Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and meeting the standards of academic progress.
• Experience in office setting preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems (PC and mainframe).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated motivational and problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University.
• Business office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain). Some travel between locations may be required (own transportation). No regular lifting requirements, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

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