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Utica College Athletic Assistant - Event Management in Utica, New York

Athletic Assistant - Event Management

Posting Number S00489

Position Type Part Time

Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:30am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 08/01/2024

Posted Salary

FLSA Status Exempt

Benefits Eligible Yes

If yes, please select: Medical Insurance Only

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Assist Event Manager with all facets of home athletic contests as assigned. Some athletic building

coverage as needed.

Location Utica, NY

Application Deadline

Full consideration by:

Open Until Filled Yes

Major Responsibilities

Support and execute the mission and vision of Utica University, the athletic department, and

the Empire 8 conference.

 Assist with supervision and management of home athletic contests which includes:

o Work with Event Manager to ensure student workers and game staff are assigned and

available to work.

o Communicate with Event Manager well in advance of contests to determine any

special needs/intermission events etc.

o Greet officials and visiting teams/coaches and escort them to their locker room.

o Remind bus drivers to park in an appropriate location (usually alongside the athletic

center prior to Lot J.)

o Show teams with Athletic Trainers where they can tape/ice/heat their student-

athletes.

o Work with Event Manager to evaluate venue and troubleshoot/make adjustments as

needed.

o Perform assigned game duty (clock operator, announcer, scorebook etc.)

 All attempts will be made to have game duties known prior to contest.

o Debrief event with Event Manager.

 Assist with the coordination and preparation of the Utica University Hall of Fame and Senior

Student-Athlete Banquet.

 Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

 Other duties as assigned by the Event Manager/Associate AD (ie. occasional building

coverage as needed).

Driving Responsibilities

Travel

Supervises Game staff, and work-study students as needed.

Education & Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

Strong communication and organizational skills.

 Reliable and professional.

Applicant Documents Instructions

All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.

In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the

diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,

pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual

orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status,

disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence

victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or

federal law.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

  • HigherEdJobs.com

  • InsideHigherEd.com

  • Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

  • Ithaca Journal

  • Personal Referral

  • Utica University Website

  • Albany Times Union

  • Binghamton Press & Sun

  • careerbuilders.com

  • centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

  • Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

  • Elmira Star Gazette

  • Utica University Online Employment Website

  • DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities

  • Indeed.com

  • Current Utica University Employee

  • Referred by a Utica University Employee

  • Referred by a non Utica University Employee

  • Twitter

  • LinkedIn-Job Posting

  • LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

  • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

  • Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

  • Albany Times Union-newspaper

  • Facebook

  • Job Fair

  • Search Firm

  • NCAA

  • PRISM Network

  • HBCU Connect

  • DiverseJobs

  • Other

    • Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume / Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

  • Letter of Reference #1

  • "Contributions to Diversity" Statement

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