Graduate Assistant for Athletic Operations

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

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

Graduate Assistant for Athletic Operations

Location: Erie
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Coordinator of Athletic Operations
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Closes: Open until filled

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

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

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

Graduate Assistant for Athletic Operations

Location: Erie
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Coordinator of Athletic Operations
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercyhurst University is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Graduate Assistant Athletic
Operations 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:
Included but not limited to duties assigned by the Coordinator of Athletic Operations:

• Plan, facilitate and execute intercollegiate athletic event operations.
• Serve as primary on-site administrator prior to, during and after intercollegiate

athletic events.

• Maintain daily schedules for all athletic facilities, including game, practice, external

rentals, club sports and intramural programing.

• Manage all communication on game days with facility staff, coaching staff, visiting

teams, officials, and security as needed.

• Train and manage student employees for game days.
• Compliance with all NCAA and University rules and regulations.
• Assist with Rec Center operations and 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
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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