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Job Closing Date |
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Initial applicant review will begin on or around May 13, 2022. Posting may close any time after that without notice. |
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About UC Merced |
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The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable, and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.
Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.
In Fall 2016, UC Merced broke ground on a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher education. The Merced 2020 Project nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. In 2018, UC Merced opened the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.
To set the course of UC Merced's evolution, in 2021 UC Merced will enact its first-ever 10-year strategic plan. This plan will guide how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway toward earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted within each campus unit. UC Merced is expected to engage in sophisticated thinking, planning, and implementation of actions that effectively diversify the professoriate and staff, improve campus climate for all campus constituency groups, and strengthen our equity, diversity, and inclusion infrastructure and capacity. |
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About the Job |
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UC Merced Recreation and Athletics is charged with providing a dynamic recreational and fitness experience for students, staff, and faculty as well as guests and special programs affiliated with the campus. The Athletic Game Operations Manager supports this mission through providing game operations planning and athletic event supervision for events conducted by the Recreation and Athletics Department and those conducted by facility rental clients. The Athletic Game Operations Manager must have a very clear understanding of the following areas of emphasis: athletic event management, special event management, customer service, and attention to detail. Prior experience managing and producing collegiate athletic events and large scale events required. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES GAME MANAGEMENT:
- Provide for supervision and staffing of athletic events and special events hosted by the Recreation and Athletics Department.
- Develop game scripts and timelines for athletic games.
- Oversee and manage in game athletic promotions.
- Recruit, hire, and train student staff to support events.
- Schedule and direct student staffing for event set-up, supervision, and tear-down.
- Oversee ticket operations, athletic concession sales, and score keeping staff for intercollegiate athletic events.
- Serve as the custodian of cash funds for the Recreation & Athletics department.
RESERVATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS:
- Manage all reservations for Recreation and Athletics department facilities.
- Work with student groups, campus departments, and outside clients to schedule meetings, events, and activities within Recreation and Athletic facilities.
- Work with student groups, campus departments, and outside clients to schedule equipment to support events and activities within Recreation and Athletic facilities and across campus.
RECORD KEEPING:
- Provide detailed record keeping related to staff hours worked, event details, and needs.
- Process event billing for non-departmental events.
- Approve student time sheets following campus deadlines.
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Qualifications |
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EDUCATION and REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in related area and three years' experience / or seven years combined equivalent experience / training. (Required)
- Master's degree preferred in Sports Management, Athletic Management, or related field. (Preferred)
- Valid Drivers License.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Thorough knowledge of program activity and best practices.
- Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
- Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties.
- Prior experience with Active Net, Fusion, or other electronic recreation management Point of Sale System. (Preferred)
- Demonstrated experience managing large scale sports events.
- Demonstrated experience managing and producing collegiate athletic events.
- Demonstrated experience with cash handling.
- Attention to detail in record keeping.
- Must be able to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check.
- Has knowledge of program activity and industry best practices.
- Strong service orientation, program management, sound judgment and decision-making, critical thinking, develop original ideas, creative problem-solving skills in a varied and challenging environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and inter-personal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally.
- Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking.
- Knowledge of campus policies and procedures. (Preferred)
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Background Check |
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Background check and fingerprinting will be required. |
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Policy Statement |
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How to Apply: An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy. UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above. We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community. When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan. Vaccination Program Policy: As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment. Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy: The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu. E-Verify: All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check. Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/ |
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Employee Referral Program |
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This position is eligible for the UC Merced Employee Referral Program (ERP). If you were referred by a UC Merced employee, please identify that employee by name in your application as follows: Step 5 of 7 Referrals How did you hear about the job? (select) "other" Additional information? (select) "other" Specific Referral Source? (write in) first and last name of referring employee Referring employee MUST be named on application for eligibility. |
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