Graduate Assistant (Facilities)

Responsibilities

• Aid in the upkeep and maintenance of athletic facilities by helping coordinate equipment checks, tracking inventories, and reporting facility issues for resolution.
• Apply analytical skills similar to system monitoring.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs to assess and report safety, functionality, and cleanliness, reinforcing compliance standards and risk mitigation practices.
• Support initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, resource management, and preventive maintenance processes.
• Support the setup and breakdown of events, practices, and competitions by assisting with logistics, equipment layout, and scheduling needs.
• Collaborate with maintenance and event personnel to ensure efficient event preparation and smooth operational flow.
• Aid in managing facility scheduling for internal and external users to optimize facility usage and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a point of contact for facility users, addressing questions, providing support, and directing needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist in coordinating with vendors and service providers during facility-related projects or service calls, ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and process.
• Maintain and track service requests, and support quality assurance efforts related to facility operations.
• Contribute to facility improvement projects, maintenance planning, and operational documentation, applying principles of process optimization and data-driven analysis.
• Collaborate with Athletics staff and student workers on special assignments and game-day operations, building teamwork and leadership skills.
• Oversee inspections and cleanliness of vehicle fleet, reinforcing safety and compliance standards.
• Perform departmental mail distribution and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Acceptance or current enrollment in a relevant graduate program at Auburn
• Registered for at least one course during each academic term
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Interest in sports facility operations, event management, or athletics

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in athletics, facility operations, or event
• Familiarity with scheduling systems or maintenance
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment

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