STUDENT: Game Day Operations Assistant

University of Northwestern - St. Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Game Day Operations Assistant at University of Northwestern – St. Paul supports home athletic events by assisting with event operations, game administration, and customer service, including recording in-game statistics, operating game-day software, and ensuring a positive experience for student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.

Hours are 10-15 per week on campus in St. Paul, Minnesota, with opportunities to photograph events for athletics communications and archives, while

Qualifications

• Must know basic rules and statistics procedures for the sport.
• Ability to interact professionally with a variety of individuals.
• Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with Northwestern’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown of home athletic events.
• Coordinate game-day operations with officials, visiting teams, staff, and athletics personnel.
• Record and maintain accurate in-game statistics using software and scoring systems.
• Generate and distribute official statistical reports and game documentation.
• Operate game-day technology, including scoreboards and live statistics platforms.
• Provide customer service to student-athletes, coaches, spectators, and guests.
• Capture and organize photographs for athletics communications and archives.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Independent & Teamwork

Confidentiality

Organizational Skills

Technical Proficiency

Written & Verbal Communication

Punctuality & Initiative

Flexibility

Background Check

Job description

Title: STUDENT: Game Day Operations Assistant
VP Area: VP - Athletics
Department:Sports Information
Position Compensation: $11.80 per hour
Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:

The Game Day Operations Assistant supports the successful execution of home athletic events by assisting with event operations, game administration, and customer service. This position is responsible for accurately recording and reporting in-game statistics, operating game-day technology, and helping ensure a positive experience for student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.

Hours per week: 10-15

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of home athletic events.
• Coordinate game-day operations with officials, visiting teams, event staff, and athletics personnel.
• Record and maintain accurate in-game statistics using approved statistical software and scoring systems.
• Generate and distribute official statistical reports and game documentation following competitions.
• Operate game-day technology, including scoreboards, timing systems, and live statistics platforms.
• Provide customer service and support to student-athletes, coaches, spectators, and event guests while ensuring a positive game-day experience.
• Capture and organize photographs of athletic events for use in athletics department communications, social media, marketing materials, and historical archives.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications:

Required

• Must have knowledge of basic rules and regulations of the sport you are working and statistical procedures
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous and tactful manner
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Preferred

• Experience in photography and social media

Key Skills:

• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.