Game and Event Management Assistant - Part-Time

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is a prominent public metropolitan research university recognized for its strong academic values, diverse programs, and extensive learning opportunities. As Nebraska's public metropolitan research institution, UNO plays a pivotal role in providing high-quality education and facilitating community engagement through teaching and research. The university boasts a comprehensive range of academic offerings and nurtures significant relationships with its community, ensuring a rich environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. UNO is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment as an Equal Opportunity Employer. It actively promotes nondiscrimination and values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental institutional priorities. The university has implemented robust employment programs designed to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based on merit. These policies ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in all selection and employment decisions, reflecting UNO's commitment to an unbiased and supportive workplace.

The Game and Event Management Assistant role is an essential position within the Arena Operations department, focused on supporting athletic events at UNO with an emphasis on comprehensive game-day operations, event coordination, and specialized support for League One Volleyball (LOVB) games. This part-time, non-benefit eligible role operates under the leadership of the Associate Athletic Director for Event Management. The main purpose is to assist with effective event execution and interdepartmental communication, allowing for seamless operations of athletic contests and events. Responsibilities include secondary game management leadership at major athletic events and primary leadership at select matches and events, especially those related to LOVB Volleyball. The assistant manages game-day setup, execution, and teardown, while coordinating communication among visiting teams, officials, and event staff.

This position requires a candidate who can work on-site regularly, including Mondays and Tuesdays for coordination, planning meetings, and designated event schedules. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of NCAA game management rules, associated equipment, and the roles and duties of staff at athletic events. Given the physical demands of the job, the candidate must be capable of sitting, standing, and walking in arena spaces, with the ability to see, hear, speak clearly, and operate various event equipment.

The working environment typically involves indoor settings within the arena and athletic facilities, with noise levels varying from low during preparations to moderate-to-high during live events and volleyball matches. This position offers a salary commensurate with experience, providing a valuable opportunity for those interested in gaining experience in athletic event management within a vibrant university setting.