VCU Athletics *Sports Operations* Graduate Assistant

VCU Athletics is seeking a graduate assistant to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Sport Operations area.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Assisting the Associate AD for Sport Operations with game operations for home VCU Athletics events and tournaments;
• Overseeing a group of 12-14 undergraduate work-study students;
• Assisting the Associate AD for Sport Operations with the coordination of team travel for various athletic teams; and
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Admittance into a VCU graduate program; and
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a graduate assistant at VCU.

Preferred:
• Knowledge of and prior work experience in intercollegiate athletics;
• Strong customer service skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented; and
• Exceptional verbal and written communication.

A cover letter and resume must be included as part of this application process.
We ask that graduate students limit their applications to three (3) graduate assistant positions of interest.
Applicants must be admitted to a VCU graduate program to be eligible for this position.
For information about applying to VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership, see https://sportleadership.vcu.edu/admission/application.html.
An applicant who is admitted to VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership (CSL) may receive funding from both CSL and the VCU Athletics Department if they are the selected finalist.

There is one (1) open position within Sport Operations.
This graduate assistant position for 2023-24 will be open until filled, and review of applications will begin immediately.
For questions regarding this graduate assistant position, please contact Keith Rafter at ktrafter@vcu.edu.
For questions regarding VCU Center for Sport Leadership applications, please contact Dr. Carrie LeCrom at cwlecrom@vcu.edu