Graduate Assistantship - 0391A - GA20 Athletics

Department:   Athletics

Graduate Assistant - Pre-Professional
20 Hours per Week 
 
Unit/Division:  Athletics Department

Semester(s) Graduate Assistant is Needed:  Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

Name of Person who will Supervise GA:  Heather Moore

Supervisor Job Title: Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/Senior Woman Administrator

GA Supervisor Email:  heather.moore@oswego.edu

Number of Hours Expected to Work Each Week:  20

Compensation: $6,250 per semester for tuition and stipend. Grad Assistant can choose how much of this goes toward tuition and how much will go toward the stipend.
 
Location where GA will Report to Work:   
Laker Hall 210B

What is the date that the review process will start for applicants?
5/1/2025

What is the date you will make a final decision regarding the selection of the candidate for this
position?  8/1/2025

Job Description and Key Responsibilities including Virtual/Remote Expectations
Graduate Assistant (GA) / Intercollegiate Athletics - Facilities and Athletics Operations The Graduate Assistant for Facilities and Athletics Operations supports the SUNY Oswego Intercollegiate Athletics administration in all aspects of the 24 Intercollegiate programs and will assist the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations (ADA-IO) in the daily operations of the Athletics department, including event planning, communications, and managing facilities and student worker staff. This GA will receive experience and training within an NCAA DIII Intercollegiate Athletic Program.

Responsibilities:

• Athletic Event planning and logistics
• Communicating with opposing teams, officials, and all other game-day staff;
• Managing and facilitating the set-up and breakdown of athletic events
• Update Memorandum of Instructions (MOI) for each sport program annually, and schedule meeting to discuss
• Develop Visiting Team Guide
• Supervise game-day staff, interns, and student employees
• Serve as game-day administrator and support the game manager with troubleshooting as needed
• Coordinate all aspects of facility management, including scheduling practices, competitions, special events, and other activities
• Act as site supervisor for after-hours facility requests
• Work closely with athletic teams and campus partners to ensure all practices and competitions are scheduled in Event Management System (EMS)
• Contribute to the overall success of the intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties as assigned by the ADA-IO and AVPIA.

List any Learning Outcomes related to the GAs Academic Program.

• Enhance Event Planning and Execution Skills
• Strengthen Communication and Collaboration
• Master Documentation and Operational Planning
• Develop Leadership and Supervision Abilities
• Expand Facility Management Expertise
• Build Administrative and Strategic Support Skills

Any restrictions to the type of student who would be eligible?
All graduate assistants must be enrolled in a SUNY Oswego graduate program; non-degree students and those only seeking post-baccalaureate certification are not eligible.

What behavioral expectations do you have? For example, what is your preferred communication timeline for a GA who needs to call out sick?
Ability to work on-campus during normal business hours, plus nights and weekends, is required.