Game and Event Management Assistant - Part-Time

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a part-time Game and Event Management Assistant to support arena operations and live events. The role focuses on game-day operations and LOVB volleyball initiatives, with emphasis on event coordination and staff oversight.

This is a part-time, non-benefit-eligible position and requires on-site work during scheduled events. Responsibilities include leading game management for selected events, coordinating teams, officials, and staff, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating athletic events and game-day operations.
• Knowledge of NCAA game management rules and protocols.
• Ability to work on-site evenings and weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the secondary game management lead at major athletic events and the primary game management lead at select events and matches.
• Lead comprehensive game day support and operations for LOVB Volleyball events and activities.
• Assist with overarching game management planning, interdepartmental communication, and event coordination.
• Manage game day setup, execution, and teardown workflows.
• Coordinate visiting teams, officials, and event staff communication.
• Other game and event management duties as assigned.

Job description

Game and Event Management Assistant - Part-Time

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Game and Event Management Assistant - Part-Time

Department

Department Arena Operations

Essential Functions

The role of the Game and Event Management Assistant is to support the Associate Athletic Director – Event Management in the operation, supervision, and execution of athletic events, with a primary focus on comprehensive game-day operations and specialized support for LOVB (League One Volleyball) games. This position minimizes facility-centric duties to focus heavily on event coordination, game support, and LOVB initiatives. This is a part-time, non-benefit-eligible position.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule See Required Qualifications

Additional Duties

• Serve as the secondary game management lead at major athletic events and the primary game management lead at select events and matches.
• Lead comprehensive game day support and operations specifically tailored for LOVB Volleyball games and events.
• Assist with overarching game management planning, interdepartmental communication, and event coordination.
• Manage game day setup, execution, and teardown workflows.
• Coordinate visiting teams, officials, and event staff communication.
• Other game and event management duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

The candidate must be able to accommodate the following schedule:

• Be able to work on-site on Mondays for weekly event and LOVB coordination.
• Be able to attend Tuesday coordination and planning meetings.
• Be able to work designated pre-determined events and LOVB matches at their scheduled times.

Preferred Qualifications

The Candidate should be knowledgeable in the following areas

• NCAA game management rules and protocols
• The roles and duties of staff working athletic events
• Various equipment and technology associated with athletic events

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly sits, stands, and walks across arena spaces.
• Ability to see, hear, speak clearly, and use hands for equipment operation.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly works indoors within arena and athletic facilities.
• Noise level ranges from low during prep to moderate-to-high during live events and LOVB matches.

Salary Based on Experience

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026T-00143

Open Date

Open Date 07/27/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you able to work nights and weekends if needed?
  • Yes
  • No