Sports
Graduate Assistant for Athletics Operations in Lebanon, IL for McKendree University
Details
Posted: 12-Aug-25
Location: Lebanon, Illinois
Type: Part-time
Categories:
Operations
Operations – Equipment Manager
Operations – Event Management
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.
The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.
Position Summary and Key Responsibilities This position is responsible for assisting the Manager of Event and Game Operations in planning, coordinating, and execution of all home athletic events, as well as assisting the Athletics Operations Manager in general day-to-day operations. This includes game operations, events/facilities management, ticketing & promotions, fan engagement, laundry management, and coordinating travel & lodging. This is a part-time position.
Work Conditions Able to lift 25 pounds. Nights and weekends availability is required. Some travel is required.
Required Application Materials Cover Letter Resume/CV
Equal Opportunity Employer
McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a master’s program at McKendree University is required.
About McKendree University
McKendree University, Illinois’ first and finest, is a private university in Lebanon, Ill., just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The school has approximately 2,000 full-time students and offers both undergraduate and graduate school programs. As a private, independent university, we are committed to providing a personalized education that allows student to reach their full potential. The University has a long tradition of quality and success in intercollegiate athletics and sponsors 36 intercollegiate sports programs. The University is a member of Division II of the NCAA and is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
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