Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Athletics
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 for Athletics Events – Operations. Under the immediate direction of the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Operations, this position 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. Among the key duties of this position are the following: 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.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	58867.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	73298.000
Annual Maximum Salary	87729.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Minimum of 2 years working in Event Management or related field.
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. Knowledge of NCAA and B1G Compliance rules. Ability to effectively and persuasively communicate with many varied audiences: Coaches, staff, student-athletes, customers, vendors, fans, etc. Ability to quickly and successfully diffuse, manage, and resolve conflict situations.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s Degree.
Equipment Utilized	Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word Knowledge of using computerized scheduling software like Teamworks.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Special Conditions	Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST3157
Posting Open Date	09/29/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants	All applicants must complete and attach in the “Applicant Document” section under “other documents” the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below) https://scarletknights.com/documents/2019/9/13/IAWP_Affirmation_Fillable.pdf
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.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

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