Game Management Assistant

About the Job

This position assists with the successful operation of athletic events and other campus events by providing game-day support, event setup and tear-down, ticketing, guest and visiting team assistance, and scorer’s table operations. This position works closely with Athletics staff, event personnel, visiting teams, officials, and spectators to help ensure events are organized, welcoming, and run smoothly.

Positions Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, operation, and conclusion of home athletic events and other assigned campus events

• Support scorer’s table and game-day operations, which may include:

  • Operating or assisting with the scoreboard
  • Managing game clock and/or other event technology
  • Assisting with instant replay operations
  • Managing event music and audio
  • Spotting and recording game information and statistics as assigned

About the Job

This position assists with the successful operation of athletic events and other campus events by providing game-day support, event setup and tear-down, ticketing, guest and visiting team assistance, and scorer’s table operations. This position works closely with Athletics staff, event personnel, visiting teams, officials, and spectators to help ensure events are organized, welcoming, and run smoothly.

Positions Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, operation, and conclusion of home athletic events and other assigned campus events

• Support scorer’s table and game-day operations, which may include:

  • Operating or assisting with the scoreboard
  • Managing game clock and/or other event technology
  • Assisting with instant replay operations
  • Managing event music and audio
  • Spotting and recording game information and statistics as assigned
  • Supporting other scorer’s table responsibilities as needed

• Assist with event setup and tear-down, including arranging equipment, tables, chairs, signage, and other event materials before and after events

• Assist with ticket sales and admission, including selling tickets, collecting admission fees, providing information to spectators, and assisting with entry procedures

• Provide support and hospitality to visiting teams, coaches, athletic staff, and game officials, including helping with event logistics and directing individuals to appropriate facilities and locations

• Assist with game-day logistics, including team and official arrival, locker room assignments, equipment needs, event timing, and other operational needs

• Provide courteous and professional customer service to students, employees, athletes, visiting teams, officials, and spectators

• Assist with maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming event environment and report concerns or issues to the appropriate Athletics or event staff

• Follow established Athletics, event, cash-handling, safety, and facility procedures

• Communicate effectively with Athletics staff and other event personnel before, during, and after events

• Remain flexible and assist with additional event-related duties as needed to support successful event operations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience or knowledge supporting athletic events, recreational programs, event operations, or a related area
• Knowledge of athletic events and game-day operations

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.  Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.

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