Associate Athletic Director for Operations

Job Summary

Job Summary

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Management of intercollegiate events, with emphasis on customer experience, logistics, scheduling, supervision/training of support staff, game management, and event setup/breakdown
• Oversight of budget and purchasing as it relates to Event Operations
• Development and implementation of revenue generating activities relative to facility use
• Management of capital improvements, maintenance, and athletics projects
• Sport Administrator of at least two sports
• Oversight of scheduling facilities
• Oversight of the technological needs of the facilities including operation and maintenance of scoreboards, shot clocks, and videoboards
• Ticket sales and strategy for growth
• All aspects of media services
• Functions of marketing and fan engagement as it relates to game day experience
• Plan and coordinate all phases/staff of intercollegiate event operations and facilities to support all teams intercollegiate sports
• Oversees the coordination and supervision of the Athletics maintenance to include total maintenance, improvement and game day preparation for the following areas: Basketball Arena, Baseball and Softball Fields, Soccer Facility, Indoor Track Facility and all other Athletic Facilities

Additional Responsibilities:

• Oversees all the development of annual written plan for the athletic facility maintenance as well as need for new equipment; estimates materials, time and labor costs for routine maintenance
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the annual budget; prepares annual reports as needed
• Meets with vendors; works with University Purchasing, directs purchasing for facility maintenance products and equipment; searches for competitive prices on quality products to minimize costs and expenditures
• Serves as department's liaison with Physical Plant and outside contractors to secure and transmit information concerning cost, timing, and completion of facility related projects; prepares and maintains records of work performed and completed
• Serves as the direct supervisor to the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations and work together to hire, train, and provide supervision for student event staff
• Prepares settlement of events by providing information and determining fiscal accuracy
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Four to five years experience in athletic facility operations, which include at least one year of supervisory and coordinative experience OR any equivalent combination of experience training and/or education
• General knowledge of League and NCAA policies and regulations as they pertain to athletics operations, event management, and activities
• Working knowledge and experience with athletics events and/or facility operation experience
• Ability to develop policies and procedures related to facilities operations
• Must possess time management, organizational, and communication skills, as well as be task-oriented
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to read, understand, perform, and enforce all safety policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, local, university, and department established guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret plans diagrams, construction documents and specifications
• Skill in verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills
• Self-directed, innovative and a strong problem solver in setting priorities and meeting goals
• Ability to work scheduled hours including nights and weekends as needed to satisfy athletic facility needs for athletic contests and special/home events
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• Master's degree