Event Planner Assistant Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Assist the head coach with all facets of running a successful Division I program. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with administration, faculty, staff and student-athletes. Comply with all NCAA, Horizon League, UW System and UW-Green Bay rules and regulations. Display professional sportsmanlike conduct during athletic events.

Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes on campus only

Develop recruiting materials to provide prospective student-athletes

Breakdown of video provided by prospective student-athletes

Assist in fundraising for the women's basketball and athletics department; attend

fundraising events as requested by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics and/or his/her

designee.

Assist with planning and supervision of in-season and out-of-season practice sessions; team and individual practices.

Assist in creating and scheduling content for all social media platforms

Facilitate scheduling with the Kress Events Center staff and the Resch Center

Assist with Adidas/uniform ordering

Coordinate film exchange with opponents on Synergy

Point of contact for all opposing teams to schedule their practice times, shoot

around times, laundry needs, and other support they may need during their time in Green Bay

Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Assist in scouting of opponents and creation of a game plan for each game

Coordinate team nutrition, strength and conditioning, and mental health resources

Assist with coordination of video recording and editing of practices and games as

directed by Head Coach

Organize and schedule team functions/team calendar

Oversee and recruit managers, support staff, and practice players

Assist with team travel

Athletics

Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Working knowledge of NCAA and Horizon League rules and regulations
• Able to work cooperatively with others and take direction from supervisor and Director of Athletics and/or his or her designee

• Coaching and/or playing experience at the intercollegiate level in basketball

This position requires significant travel and a varying schedule that includes nights and weekends.

The home campus of this positionis Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs.

Position is a full-time Limited appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday July 26, 2026.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources

Phone: (920) 465-2390

Email:jobs@uwgb.edu

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure

• Total Compensation Estimator

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see ourCampus and Communitysection. For Campus Safety information see ourUniversity Police websiteand ourAnnual Security Report(for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.