DescriptionPosition Overview
The Athletics Operations Assistant will offer day-to-day administrative support to the athletics department and will manage a variety of tasks associated with game day operations within the Internal Operations Team. This individual will work closely with the Facilities, Events and Business Operations units.
Responsibilities
- Administrative tasks for the Internal Operations Team
- Game day operations - help putting on the best game day experience for fans in every facet of the building
- Area specific duties could include:
- Assist with managing all Athletic/Special events (Staffing, Facility & Event Set-up, Scheduling)
- Responsible for game management with several varsity programs
- Serve as liaison for visiting teams and officials for select sports
- Assist with scheduling practices and events in all Athletic Facilities
- Assist Marketing, Ticketing, and neighboring departments on game days
- Ensure coaches needs concerning facility & operational issues, troubleshoot game day issues regarding video boards, scoreboards, shot clocks & A/V systems
- Assist with submitting work orders with Campus Operations regarding maintenance and grounds needs
- Assist with communicating event logistics & needs to Campus Security
- Assist as a vendor liaison
- All other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Organizational skills; ability to multi-task/manage several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, strategic-thinking skills; willingness to take initiative and learn.
- Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills along with strong customer service skills
- Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and within a team structure.
- Proficiency in office software systems such as: MS Word, Office, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Maintain confidentiality and attention to detail