Graduate Assistant, Athletic Event Management

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Louisville, KY Posted:

Apr 2, 2026

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Part-time Non-Exempt Position ID:

198824

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Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world. SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives. Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

This is graduate assistantship position focuses on assisting all aspects of game and event management for Bellarmine's 23 varsity athletic teams as well as miscellaneous special events. The position will also focus on facility management including upkeep and strategic upgrades.

Specific responsibilities include:

Assist the event management staff in game-day operations for various sports, including event setup/break down, safety/security, housekeeping, visiting team and officials' hospitality, and other duties. Aid in various special events as needed. Support ticketing operations for the department of athletics, including season tickets for women's and men's basketball and wrestling. Oversee game day workers including work study and hired third party staff. Ensure that all duties meet Bellarmine, NCAA, and conference standards and expectations. Serve as a representative at tabling events that support department and university initiatives. Execute in-game sponsorship activation at select sporting contests if needed. Manage special recognitions (Senior Day, Alumni Day, etc.) at select sporting contests. Assist in facility operations which may include oversight of special projects. Assist the Sr. Associate A.D. for Facilities & Event Management in the day-to-day administrative duties. Assist the athletics department with operational duties assigned by the Director of Athletics or their designee. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university Ability to work a flexible schedule Ability to lift and carry heavy objects Ability to work in an indoor and outdoor environment

Additional Information:

This graduate assistantship position includes tuition waiver towards any Bellarmine University graduate program plus a stipend.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note:

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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