Assistant Manager - Events & Operations

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/... | | Regional Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | | Home Location Campus | Busch (RU-New Brunswick) | | City | Piscataway | | State | NJ | | 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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a 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?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you completed the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form listed under the special instructions area of the application? If you have not completed the form and/or answer "No" to this question, you will be disqualified from the applicant pool for this posting.

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. List of Professional References (contact Info)

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