Job Title
Assistant Manager for Game Management
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Athletic Director
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
A Glimpse of the Job
The Assistant Manager for Game Management supports the Executive Associate Athletic Director for Game Management and the Assistant Athletic Director for Game Management in the planning, coordination, and execution of home athletic events. This position oversees game operations for assigned sports, including Volleyball, Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, and Men’s and Women’s Golf. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day administrative functions, preparing, reviewing, and submitting expense reports in accordance with university and departmental policies, and maintaining the home events calendar to ensure effective scheduling and coordination of athletic events. The position also provides leadership and oversight for Guest Services staff across all athletic venues, including staffing, training, scheduling, and operational support, to ensure high-quality experience for fans, student-athletes, coaches, and event stakeholders.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will becommensurateto the selectedhire’sexperience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload themonthe application under the CV/Resume section
Other Requirements and Factors: Works flexible hours (night, weekend & holidays) as required to complete assigned duties and event coverage.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years experience in or a combination of the following:
Athletic event management or game operations.
Athletic administration or intercollegiate athletics operations.
Venue or event operations, including planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale athletic events.
Supervising event staff, guest services, or operational support.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience coordinating game operations for NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic events.
Experience supervising event staff, guest services personnel or game day operations staff.
Experience planning and coordinating multiple athletic events or championships, including collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience managing event budgets, expense reports, or operational logistics.
Experience in athletic venue operations/event security operations.
Experience in venue crowd management, event management and game operations coordination within a collegiate level.
Master’s degree.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
Strong leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities.
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Ability to use Adobe In-Design and Photoshop efficiently.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Game Day
Manage and coordinate all aspects of game operations for home contests in Volleyball, Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, Cross Country, Men's and Women's Tennis, and Men's and Women's Golf.
Collaborate with the Ticket Office, Guest Services, law enforcement, transportation services, game officials, visiting teams, custodial services, and athletics facilities staff to ensure seamless event execution.
Oversee and manage all pre-event, event-day, and post-event timelines, logistics, and operational activities.
Maintain direct responsibility for Guest Services operations across all home athletic venues, including staff oversight, training, scheduling, and the delivery of a safe, welcoming, and positive fan experience.
Supervisory
Plans, assists and supervises the work of others for home athletic events.
Coordinate
Coordinate the events calendar to ensure effective communication with all stakeholders.
Investigate and resolve guest feedback before and after events.
Manage and maintain monthly and weekly expense reports to ensure accurate and timely submission.
Coordinator
Coordinate with external stakeholders of home athletic events, including Yell Leaders, Aggie Band, Corps of Cadets, Aggie Dance Team and Hullabaloo Band.
Third Party Events
Direct oversight for awarded sports hosting NCAA Postseason, predetermined NCAA Championships, Southeastern Conference Championships hosted by Texas A&M.
Compliance
Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all appliable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.
Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student athletes: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate.
Who We Are
Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership,responsibilityand service to society. Texas A&M assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events,state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 daysof annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well,a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culturethatrespectsall perspectives, talents&livedexperiencesEmbracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
