Graduate Student Assistant - Athletics Security Operations - 521884

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Work type:On-Campus Graduate
Location:Tuscaloosa
Categories:Management/General Business, Facilities/ Grounds, Student

Pay Grade/Pay Range: $25.00/hour

Department/Organization: 600202 - Building Maintenance

Normal Work Schedule: Varies

Job Summary: The Graduate Student Assistant supports the Athletic Facilities and Security department in executing a wide range of tasks related to ensuring the safety, smooth operations, and success of various athletic events and day-to-day activities.

Additional Department Summary: Assists in coordinating security measures for athletic events, including crowd control, entry and exit procedures, and emergency response planning. Collaborates with Event Management department to plan and execute logistical aspects of athletic events, such as facility setup, staffing coverage, and access coordination. Supports in managing and maintaining security protocols, access control, and surveillance systems across athletic facilities. Assists in coordinating with external stakeholders, including law enforcement, emergency services, and event vendors, to ensure a safe and secure environment during events. Provides administrative support for Athletics Security department, including data entry, documentation, investigations, pay processing, and meeting/training planning for/with various stakeholders. Participates in event planning meetings, debriefings, and post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and enhance future event experiences.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Operations Management, Public Safety, or related discipline. Accepted into a University of Alabama Graduate school program by August 2024.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when needed. Basic understanding of event planning and security concepts. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

Advertised:19 Feb 2024 Central Standard Time
Applications close:25 Apr 2024 Central Daylight Time