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Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Athletic Event Coordinator Campus Cranford Department Athletics Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description The Athletic Event Coordinator is responsible for field preparations, event set-ups, concurrent event management, and event take-down. They will be responsible for supervising and managing games/events as well as maintaining regular communication with the Director of Athletics. The Athletic Event Coordinator manages critical incidents as necessary and performs special duties as assigned. Must have the ability to work evening shifts and weekends, must have a willingness to work flexible hours based upon events including daytime, evening, weekend and holidays as needed. Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities • Serves as primary on-site administrator prior to, during and after intercollegiate athletic events and has overall responsibility for the events taking place. Includes monitoring/assisting with venue setup and take down. • Manages all communication on game days with facility staff, coaching staff, visiting teams, officials, and security as needed • Works with public safety, emergency responders, facility staff, event organizers, and custodial staff to ensure effective and professional event management. • Compliance with all NJCAA, Region XIX, and UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ rules and regulations • Responsible for hospitality management for visiting teams which includes greeting visiting team, locker room/restroom set up, video hookup, fan seating areas etc. • Remains visible during all events. • Works with public safety and reports any hostile/out of control fans. • Answers questions/request of custodian when necessary. • Works with athletic trainer and know how to get help if needed. • Communicate any game disqualifications/ejections with the Athletic Director at the close of the venue via phone/email/written report. • Other duties as assigned. Education Requirements Associate Degree required Experience • Experience with an athletic program either as a player or coach required. • First Aid and CPR certification will be required, training available • Previous event management experience preferred Competencies and Skills Required • Computer literate. • Experience working in a customer service-oriented environment • Awareness of safety concerns and risk management. • Ability to provide positive customer service • Awareness of, and appreciation for, individual uniqueness and diversity. • Commitment to student development, leadership and teamwork • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for participants Physical Demands and Work Environment • This position's duties are normally performed in an outside work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Some exposure to physical risk. • The employee may be required to walk and sit for extended periods and will be exposed to outside weather conditions; including but not limited to, heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. • Travel will be required. Salary $20.00 per hour Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university. Terms of Employment Part-time hours not to exceed 25 per week. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours (evenings) will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Posting Detail Information Open Date 12/18/2025 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes