Event and Facilities Graduate Assistant

Position Summary

Fort Lewis College Athletics seeks a motivated and detail-oriented individual for a two-year graduate assistantship. This position supports athletic facilities, event operations, and game day execution within an NCAA Division II environment. The role reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Gameday Operations & Facilities and contributes to a positive experience for student-athletes, staff, and the campus community.

Primary Responsibilities

·       Support daily operations of athletic facilities and execution of home athletic events

·       Coordinate setup and breakdown for competitions and special events

·       Assist with facility scheduling and communication with coaches and campus partners

·       Recruit, train, and supervise student event staff

·       Monitor facility conditions and coordinate maintenance and work orders

·       Manage equipment setup, inventory, and storage

·       Ensure facilities meet NCAA and conference standards

·       Produce live broadcasts and operate broadcasting equipment for home events

·       Serve as point of contact for replay hardware/software and oversee broadcast student staff

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a Fort Lewis College graduate program

·       Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

·       Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience in athletics facilities, event operations, or game management

·       Experience supervising student staff

·       Familiarity with live event operations and broadcasting

·       Technical experience: Production Truck, Adobe Premiere

Compensation & Benefits

·       Graduate tuition support (per institutional guidelines)

·       Monthly stipend

·       Potential housing support

·       Hands-on experience in NCAA Division II athletics administration

Application Process

·       Submit resume, cover letter, and professional references to Alec Munro at amunro@fortlewis.edu.