Athletics Game Day Stats Assistant

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a Gameday Stats Assistant to document official game statistics at live home athletic events. You will input stats into NCAA Livestats Genius and distribute outputs to media partners.

Responsibilities include assisting with gameday setup, delivering accurate box scores, and maintaining neutrality and professionalism during 3–5 hour events. Applicants should live within 50 miles of Rochester, MI and be flexible for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to learn LiveStats through NCAA Genius for multiple sports. There is opportunity to be trained.
• Experience working in high-pressure live event environments with real-time direction.
• Ability to remain focused, professional, and neutral in team support for 3–5-hour events.
• Strong communication skills and ability to respond quickly to in-game changes.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Ability to work consistently with athletic event schedules and last-minute changes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented approach in live event settings.
• Resides within a 50-mile radius of Rochester, MI, to accommodate short-notice opportunities.
• Ability to follow NCAA , Conference, and University rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist in game set-up and tear-down of stat techology/computers on gameday
• Input or call stats on Genius program accurately and efficiently
• Print and/or deliver stat boxscores as needed
• Take direction quickly from SID and game operations staff
• Maintain professionalism throughout game to show neutrality and unbiased stat taking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

LiveStats / NCAA Genius

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual /Temporary

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 19

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

Employee's Effective Start Date 09/01/2026

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Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to learn LiveStats through NCAA Genius for multiple sports. There is opportunity to be trained
• Experience working in high-pressure live event environments with real-time direction
• Ability to remain focused, professional, and neutral in team support for 3–5-hour events.
• Strong communication skills and ability to respond quickly to in-game changes
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays
• Ability to work consistently with athletic event schedules and last-minute changes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented approach in live event settings
• Resides within a 50-mile radius of Rochester, MI, to accommodate short-notice opportunities.
• Ability to follow NCAA , Conference, and University rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working stats with NCAA Livestats through Genius
• Familiarity with collegiate athletics and game flow for sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, and softball
• Experience working within Division I athletics or similar high-level sports environments
• Strong understanding of NCAA game structure and in-game timing
• Experience working with live production teams and in-arena entertainment environments

Position Purpose

The Gameday Stats Assistant serves as the official stats taker at live home athletic events to be distributed to GoldenGrizzlies.com, ESPN , NCAA , and other media entities. This role is responsible for taking/inputting accurate stats into the NCAA Livestats Genius software based on the live action in-game.

Job Duties

• Assist in game set-up and tear-down of stat techology/computers on gameday
• Input or call stats on Genius program accurately and efficiently
• Print and/or deliver stat boxscores as needed
• Take direction quickly from SID and game operations staff
• Maintain professionalism throughout game to show neutrality and unbiased stat taking

Job Open Date 08/06/2026

Open Until Filled No

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