Event Operations Graduate Student Application

The Event Operations Graduate Student Assistant assists the full time event operations staff in all game/event operations functions. The Event Operations Graduate Student Assistant contributes to the coordination of game/event operations functions for all Athletic Events. Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as Game Manager for assigned sports – 1 fall, 1 winter, and 1 spring sport.
• Assists with staffing plans and supervision of event staff members.
• Serves as visiting team and officials contact. • Football Game Day

Football Game Day

• Assists with the execution of all home football events
• Assist with the Creation and Distribution of Credentials
• Assist with the setup and break down of Memorial Stadium.
• Helps supervise transportation operations on football game days.

Other Duties

•  Produce and update various manuals for regular and post season play
• Oversees scheduling of event volunteer workers and operations student staff
• Assist in the set-up, break down for all home contests
• Serve as point of contact for selected external events
• Communicates with other athletic department units and assist with job tasks when able
•  Maintains and inventories all department equipment
• Assists with daily general office work

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to manage time and commit to all required office and event hours
• Must enroll in the Clemson Graduate School
• Bachelor Degree
• Excellent oral communication skills, written communication skills, and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, keep up with high-energy, fast paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Event Management/Operations experience
• Ability to serve as a Graduate Assistant for two years
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Working knowledge of collegiate sports and NCAA guidelines

Benefits

• Networking opportunities and interaction with department staff members
• Hands-on experience working in collegiate athletic event management
• A semester stipend

Interview Process

• Once the application deadline has passed, applications and resumes will be reviewed and phone interviews will be conducted with selected applicants.
• If necessary, final candidates may then be asked to attend an in-person interview at the McFadden Athletic Administration Building. This interview may also be conducted via ZOOM, if needed.
• Selected applicants will be notified via email.