Details

Posted: 17-Feb-25

Location: New York, New York

Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.50/hour to $17.00/hour

Categories:

Operations Operations - Event Management

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

Compliant with NYC minimum wage regulations ($16.50/hour in 2025 and $17.00/hour in 2026); non-benefited

Required Education:

4 Year Degree The position will primarily support operations of select Championships at the BIG EAST Conference. Position directly reports to the Executive Associate Commissioner for Sport Administration and Championships. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Assist with the planning, implementation, on-site execution and recap of BIG EAST Conference Championships for select Olympic sports. • Prepare and update participant manuals and other championship related documents. • Participate in host conference calls and staff meetings. • Assist in the coordination of delivery of awards, facility and event specific signage, equipment, etc. • Assist with the on-site execution of activities at select BIG EAST Conference Championships. • Identify and organize volunteer opportunities at championships. • Assist with the development of regular-season conference schedules for select sports. • Inventory and coordinate distribution of officials and staff apparel. • Conduct research on national standards in event management, marketing, etc. • Coordinate post-championship evaluations from student-athletes, coaches and administrators. • Assist with preparation of materials for various conference and coaches’ association meetings.

Required Qualifications Minimum Bachelor’s Degree; preferred Graduate Degree. Strong organizational skills. Detail oriented. Capacity to efficiently multi-task and prioritize. Excellent communication and time management skills. Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel and other general office related programs. Previous work or volunteer experience in event management, preferably in collegiate athletics, and/or former student-athlete experience at member institution. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse constituents, including conference staff and personnel at member institutions. Familiarity with NCAA compliance rules and and regulations. Job Application Instructions

The BIG EAST Conference carefully considers applications from all applicants, including applications from women and traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic groups. A letter of application, resume, and list of references must be submitted as one document in PDF format to assistantships@bigeast.com.

All materials for consideration must be received by March 18, 2025. Interviews may transpire prior to the deadline. Only applicants with completed files will be considered. It is the policy of the Conference to provide equal employment/internship opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with all applicable laws and on the basis of qualifications for the job and without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, being a victim of domestic violence or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About BIG EAST Conference The BIG EAST Conference is an association of 11 nationally prominent colleges and universities that foster healthy athletic competition, community service and the pursuit of excellence in academic environments. The BIG EAST-sponsored athletic programs of our institutions provide national-caliber participation opportunities for more than 3,800 student-athletes on over 200 men’s and women’s teams in 22 sports. Established in 1979 and headquartered in New York City, the BIG EAST’s members are located in eight of the country’s top 36 largest media markets and include Butler University, University of Connecticut, Creighton University, DePaul University, Georgetown University, Marquette University, Providence College, St. John’s University, Seton Hall University, Villanova University and Xavier University. For more information, visit www.bigeast.com. Connections working at BIG EAST Conference https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21073388/championships-assistantship Return to Search Results