Careers Job Description
General Description
Queens College (NY), an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the East Coast Conference invites
applications for the Event and Game Day Coordinator in the Athletic Department. This entry level
position will ensure all facility, team and administration need for all varsity home games and special
events. Serve as a liaison with the community and clubs on campus to promote and enhance the
positive image of the athletics department and college. The Event and Game Day Coordinator reports to
the Director of Athletics Communications and will be an integral member of the athletic department’s
external relations team.
Other Duties
• Assist head coaches with the organization, promotion, marketing, and community involvement of
camps and clinics.
• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations with the annual athletic golf outing,
annual hall of fame dinner, homecoming, and other fundraising and awareness events.
• Assist the Director of Athletic Communications with press releases, media guide, social media, and
other publications.
• Serve as the official game administrator for home contests, tournaments, and special athletic events
as assigned.
• Serve as athletic department liaison with visiting teams and officials.
• Assist the Director, Game Operations before, during, and after all Knights home games in presenting
and executing a high level, high energy game experience that is memorable for fans.
• Assist in the writing and maintenance of game scripts as well as the production of game night
content such as halftime contests.
• In conjunction with the Athletic Department and the newly created Office of Student Athletic
performance, this position will assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive
marketing and promotional plan to attract more students to athletic events.
• Oversee game contracts and coordinate the logistics for home game events as assigned.
• Represent the University and Athletic Department at internal and external events in the interest of
the Athletic Department and personal, professional development.
• Be responsible for understanding and adhering to all East Coast Conference, NCAA and CUNY rules
and regulations.
• Be self-motivated, have the knowledge and strong interest in college athletics, game production,
social media and digital marketing.
• Be required to attend games and events and work extended hours, including occasional nights,
weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum two (2) years of experience in educational, not for profit or the
athletic environment as a full-time, part-time, graduate assistant or paid intern. The selected candidate
must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Applications are currently
being accepted and interviews will begin immediately. Submit resume and references at http://www.rfcuny.org
The Queens College department of athletics offers varsity, intramural and recreational athletics
opportunities to members of its campus community. The college sponsors 19 varsity sports at the NCAA
Division II level, with the Knights competing predominantly in the East Coast Conference. Queens
College's department of athletics encourages all student-athletes to complete a meaningful academic
degree program, participate fully in the college community and prepare for life after college athletics.
For more information on athletics, please visit www.queensknights.com.
Located on a beautiful, 77-acre campus in Flushing, Queens College of the City University of New York
enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs. Each year
Queens College has been cited by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s 100 “Best Value”
colleges, thanks to its outstanding academics, generous financial aid packages, and relatively low costs.
In addition, U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Colleges (2011) ranks QC among the top 10 public
universities in its category “Best Universities—Master’s (North).” The college opened its first residence
hall in August 2009. More info on Queens College at www.qc.cuny.edu. Queens College is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of
excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Athletics & Recreation
Part Time
$15,000.00 - $25,000.00
Sep 06, 2015 (Or Until Filled)