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Area of Responsibility
Facilities and Event Management
Type
Part-Time
Location
Farmville, Virginia
Salary
Not Provided

Graduate Assistant for Facilities and Events

Longwood UniversityPart-TimeFarmville, VA

About Longwood University 

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.   

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville.  Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level. 

 

Job Description 

Under the supervision of the Deputy Athletics Director for Administration and Director of Athletics Internal Operations the graduate assistant will assist with running intercollegiate games for assigned sporting events, assist with various athletics facility maintenance and special projects.  

Essential Responsibilities and Duties 

  • Serve as the event manager for assigned sports. 

  • Set-up and breakdown for all athletic events and other special events. 

  • Ensure compliance with the NCAA, conference and university policies throughout the event. 

  • Coordinate operational logistics with the various units of the athletic department, coaches, visiting teams and officials. 

  • Assist in the planning and execution of all athletic events including game day operations and logistics.   

  • Assist with facility maintenance to ensure the facility is operational for all home events and work orders. 

  • Work on special projects as assigned.  

  • Other duties as assigned.  

Work Environment and Expectations 

  • Evening, weekend, holiday work is required.  

  • Commitment to Longwood University’s mission and values.  

Required Qualifications 

  • Must be accepted and enrolled in the Longwood MBA program. 

  • Interested in working in athletic event management. 

  • Previous experience working athletic events and facility maintenance is preferred but not required. 

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.  

  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Additional Information  

This is a two-year position designed for candidates pursuing a Master of Business Administration. The role provides full tuition coverage for the Longwood MBA program (excluding textbooks) and a stipend. 

Application Instructions 

Inquiries of interest should reach out to the Director of Athletics Internal Operations, Justin Ratanataya at ratanatayajm@longwood.edu.