Sports Events Manager, UM Athletics

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Internal Operations team
• Frequently work nights and weekends for events
• Help supervise part-time event staff for all Adams Center, Grizzly Athletics and rental events
• Assist with recruitment and the overall hiring process

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill equivalent to a high school education
• Possess a current driver’s license
• Basic accounting and money-handling skills
• Knowledge of basic supervisory practices
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple events at the same time
• Ability to work as a team and communicate effectively
• Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and/or working during events of any kind, particularly athletic events and/or concerts

Additional Information

Position Number: 009650
Compensation Title: Events Promotion Coordinator I
Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 12 months/year, frequently work nights and weekends for events
Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

A Complete Application Includes
Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position.
Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities.

For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment.

In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking.

Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments within the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring.

Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.