Job Summary/Basic Function

The Facilities and Game Management Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Coordinator
of Facilities and Game Management and play an integral role in developing and implementing a
comprehensive strategic plan for the Athletics Department with the focus on creating memorable
and exciting fan experiences while fostering innovative and collaborative efforts to engage
students, staff, alumni, sponsors, and future fans of Maryville University.

Essential Duties:

• Assist and coordinate the set-up, execution, and breakdown of Maryville home contests.
  Serve as Secondary Event Manager to Maryville competitions, and step in as Primary Event
  Manager when called upon.
• Coordinate a grassroots effort to increase interest around Maryville Athletics in St. Louis and
  surrounding local areas.
• Develop and implement initiatives to increase student attendance and engagement at athletic
  events for twenty-three NCAA sponsored Maryville sports.
• Plan and execute game production efforts for all sports, but most notably men’s and women’s
  basketball. This includes the creation of game scripts, and working with music/band, promotions,
  video, cheer/mascot, and on-court presentations.
• Create unique in-game fan experiences that add value to patrons in attendance while creating a
  home-field advantage for student-athletes
• Oversee and coordinate the Athletics-led student spirit group, The Dawg Pound.

Learning Outcomes:

• With an ever increasing number of athletic teams, more and more assistance is required to host home games across many different locations with a high standard of professionalism. The graduate assistant provides invaluable support to the entire department of athletics, especially with more events occurring at concurrent times. The GA would directly oversee many game day setup duties and effective execution of events.
• Develop communication skills
• Understanding of game day needs and protocols
• Collaboration with coaches, staff and student-employees
• Ability to be a self starter

Compensation:

Stipend for the academic year: $3000

Tuition award for the academic year: 12 credits/$9,288

The award is based on 20 hours per week for 15 weeks each semester.  It is expected that students earn their credit hours in the fall and spring semesters by being enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester.  Credits must be earned by May 31 each year.  Tuition waiver does not cover fees, private music lessons, books, or OneCard charges.  Students will receive ½ of their annual stipend during the Fall semester and ½ of their annual stipend during the Spring semester.  Each semester, the stipend will be divided into 8 payments.  Fall stipends are paid on or about September 15-December 31.  Spring stipends are paid on or about January 31-May 15

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Admission to one of the Maryville University Graduate School programs listed below: 
  • Data Science, MBA or Education
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communications skills
• Proven strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.