Athletics Event Management Student Assistant

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Job Title:

Athletics Event Management Student Assistant

Department:
Athletics | Event Management-JM

Location:

Fawcett Center for Tomorrow (0284)

Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled

Hours:

20

Shift: Varying Shifts

• Assist the full‑time event management staff member during athletic and special events, and in the office for any preparations necessary for events.
• Support championship (NCAA & conference), invitational, and tournament events, as well as large special events in Ohio Stadium (concerts, rentals, etc.).
• Prepare event notes; gather equipment needed (radios, signage, credentials).
• Greet clients, visiting teams, officials, and event staff.
• Assist with hospitality needs by working with catering & concessionaire partner.
• Communicate with other departments as needed (Facility Operations, Marketing, Communications, AVS, Live Events, etc.).
• Assist with event set‑up & tear‑down, including signage placement, movement of tables, chairs, tents, traffic equipment, and other event‑specific items.
• Coordinate onsite athletic/special event staff such as redcoats, ushers, ball kids, officials, parking staff, etc.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly;

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