Facilities & Operations Assistant

Job Summary

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assist the Associate Athletics Director with the development of game operation policies and procedure manuals for all athletic teams sponsored by the department.
• Assist the Associate Athletics Director with oversight of all athletics event management including, but not limited to, Security, Guest Services, Hospitality, and Parking.
• Oversee all facility rental contracts with both internal and external constituencies, and execute all financial operations contained therein. 
• Serve as tournament assistant for all regular season and Conference tournaments hosted by the athletics department as designated by the Associate Athletics Director.
• Act as liaison between facility managers, SID's, trainers, marketing personnel, etc., to coordinate a safe and fun environment for all home events.
• Assist the Associate Athletics Director for Facilities and Operations with managing in a cost efficient manner all aspects of the department's athletic/event venues. This includes, but is not limited to, the football stadium, arena, baseball fields, softball field, track and field complex and soccer fields. This includes managing purchasing, payroll, security, crowd control, routine repairs, preventative maintenance, janitorial services, admission procedures, equipment and other general user services for all rental contracts.
• Coordinate with the University's Physical Plant for the day to day upkeep of the facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, janitorial services, minor repairs and upkeep of external landscaping.
• Maintain an up to date calendar of all events scheduled in each venue.
• Establish and adjust prices, rates and rate schedules for user.

Minimum Qualifications:      

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.