Graduate Assistant for Athletic Equipment

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Graduate Assistant for Athletic Equipment

Location: Erie
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Hockey Equipment Manager
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercyhurst University is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Graduate Assistant
for Athletic Equipment position.

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Graduate Assistant for Athletic Equipment

Location: Erie
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Hockey Equipment Manager
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercyhurst University is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Graduate Assistant
for Athletic Equipment position.

Compensation: The stipend is $7,500 (9-months) in addition to a 65% tuition waiver. The
student must maintain satisfactory academic progress: 3.0 GPA at a 75% completion rate.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the lead equipment manager for the Football team including attendance at

practices and competitions.

• Manage the equipment storage and laundry room in the Baldwin Hall equipment area,

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including coordinating a laundry schedule for all teams using that facility.
In conjunction with the Director of Football Operations, coordinate and lead all
equipment packing, logistics and preparations for travelling to away competitions with
the football team.

• Manage purchasing, distribution, tracking, and care of equipment and apparel for the

football team.

• Generate paperwork for orders and payments within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain continuous inventory and assist coaches with purchasing schedules and

equipment needs.

• Receive, disperse, or store deliveries for the athletic department.
• Compliance with all NCAA and University rules and regulations.
• Assist with athletic facility maintenance when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

https://www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/grad

Required:
The candidate must have bachelor’s degree in a related field and accepted into a Mercyhurst
graduate degree program (
. Additionally,
candidates should have a great work ethic, be open to learning, confident in current skills, and
possess professional communication skills. Qualified applicants must have the availability to
work evenings and weekends.
The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with an emphasis on multi-
tasking and working within a team environment while filling a variety of roles, especially on
game day.

)

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business management, communications, or related
field. Experience working in an athletic operations/gameday staff at an NCAA college or
university is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter,
resume and 3 work-related references to:

Mercyhurst University Athletics
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
athletics@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for
all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment and
all services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship
status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected
characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment,
students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.

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