Manager of Events and Game Operations

McKendree University

Lebanon, IL

Posted Date: Mar 28, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $35,568/yr
  • Years of Experience
    3+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

Manager of Events and Game Operations

McKendree University, Lebanon, Illinois, is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a full-time Manager of Events and Game Operations. McKendree University is a member of the NCAA and the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, implementing, and coordinating events for the Athletics Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages and executes events including logistics requiring coordination with internal and external partners in an effective and efficient manner and acting as the primary point of contact. Events include home athletic contests (regular and post-season) and events for external parties and campus partners.
  • Oversee Game Management Graduate Assistants, work study students, and field experience interns.
  • Responsibilities include staffing events; developing and maintaining procedure manuals; developing and maintaining hosting protocols; coordinating and organizing meetings between department staff (i.e. coaches, marketing, and promotions) and administration.
  • Interface with game day officials, teams, coaches, administrators, GLVC & NCAA, representatives, administrators, and other affiliated groups with the University.
  • Selling onsite/online tickets, distributing both season/single-game tickets, running sales reports and mailing/emailing season ticket renewals and processing payments.
  • Develop game scripts and timelines for athletic games.
  • Provide detailed record keeping related to staff hours worked and approve student time sheets following campus deadlines.
  • Administration of the pass lists in accordance with NCAA regulations.
  • Provides a positive experience for all participants and spectators.
Department History

McKendree University Facilities 2024–2025

Person Role

Patrick Knapinski

Manager of Athletic Facilities / Assistant Sports Information Director (M/W Wrestling, M/W Soccer, Softball, Women's Hockey)

McKendree University Facilities 2023–2024

Person Role

Patrick Knapinski

Manager of Athletic Facilities / Assistant Sports Information Director (M/W Wrestling, M/W Soccer, Softball, Women's Hockey)

McKendree University Event Management/Game Day Operations 2022–2023

Person Role

Cameron Conner

Director of Game Day Operations and Events

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