Operations & Game Day Assistant
Posted Date: May 24, 2025
QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
$17.30-$19.23/hr -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Full-time
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job
041896
Department Code
34215-7050
Department
Athletics
Job Title
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job
041896
Department Code
34215-7050
Department
Athletics
Job Title
Operations & Game Day Assistant
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$17.30 - $19.23
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
S3
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours.
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs. Evening and weekend hours will be required.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
11 month position July 1st – May 31st.
The Operations & Game Management Assistant will provide support to the Facilities and Event Operations department, including serving as game-day administrator for several Olympic sports contest. This role coordinate and oversee Olympic sport competitions and will also assist with tournament management for select Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA events. Additionally, the position will have responsibilities with the coordination and support of non-sporting events in and around all athletics facilities. Assistance with all aspects of registration and tracking for Syracuse University athletics affiliated youth activities.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding and experience in collegiate athletics.
- Abilities to utilize technology including work processing and registration software.
- Ability to physically set up events including, tables, chairs, tents, scoreboard, etc.
Responsibilities
Game Management
- Oversight of assigned game day setup, scheduling, operation manuals, game contracts and logistics.
- Working with conference and officials to adequately operate under NCAA and conference rules.
- Coordinating needs of home and visiting teams.
Facilities Coordination
- Assistance in monitoring maintenance, organization, safety and upkeep of facilities.
- Working with staff to provided needed services related to each groups area of operation.
- Working on building access needs.
Event Management
- Oversight of internal and external events including staffing, service request, budgeting and meeting event’s needs.
- Creating and implementing operational plans related to each event.
- Coordinate with staffing by facilitate and instruct projects within the department to student intern and oversee student staff and event staff at Olympic sporting events.
- Assist with facilities scheduling including varsity team games and practices, camps, clinics, recreation services and external/rental users as well as other items as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/10...
Job Posting Date
05/23/2025
Application Deadline
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Job Category
Staff
Message to Applicants
Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter
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