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Rutgers University

Assistant Manager - Events & Operations

Piscataway, United States

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Category

URA-AFT Administrative

Department

Athletics Events - Operations

Overview

The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women’s and 10 men’s programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation’s premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as “The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Manager – Events & Operations for Athletics Events – Operations department. This position works under the immediate direction of the Associate Athletic Director of Events & Scheduling.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Manages the provision of the logistical, facility and game operations needs and requests of assigned Olympic sports’ programs as well as responsible for scheduling and monitoring activities in all athletic facilities.
Oversees the daily programmatic needs and requests of our Olympic Sports Programs.
Interacts on a daily basis with assigned Olympic Sports Coaches in responding to their programmatic and facility needs and requests.
Handles, carries out and coordinates all aspects of home events for the sports which includes on site supervision of staff and facility preparation.
Manages and oversees the operations of various events including athletic competitions, special university functions, and non-university related events.
Assists with all aspects of game management and facility operations for home football games including, but not limited to, coordinating game officials transportation, visiting team logistics, concourse management, credentialing and tracking parking pass distribution.
Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises yearly interns and student workers.
Performs other duties as assigned.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

68278.480

Mid Range Salary

84393.980

Maximum Salary

100509.480

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description

URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and at least two (2) years of experience working in Event Management or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all team members and customers by utilizing outstanding interpersonal skills.
Must have a proven ability to lead a team and outstanding interpersonal skills.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage changing demands.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and experience using sound judgment in situations requiring independent initiative and tact.
Must have extreme attention to detail, a high level of organization, and a high level of initiative and energy.
Must be able to overcome obstacles independently, comfortable making decisions, and take full ownership of responsibilities.
Must be able to effectively and persuasively communicate with many varied audiences: Coaches, staff, student-athletes, customers, vendors, fans, etc.
Must be able to quickly and successfully diffuse, manage, and resolve conflict situations.
Knowledge of NCAA and B1G Compliance rules.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree.

Equipment Utilized

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word.
Knowledge of using computerized scheduling software like Teamworks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST1847

Posting Open Date

09/05/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must complete and attach in the “Applicant Document” section under “Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form” the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

https://scarletknights.com/documents/2025/6/12/IAWP_Affirmation.pdf

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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