Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations

Utah State University - North Logan, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

North Logan, UT

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations will oversee the daily administration of facilities and event management within the Athletic Department. This role involves planning and executing athletic events, managing facility operations, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position also includes budget management, contract coordination, and maintaining emergency policies for events.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for pre and post event planning and execution of plans for all athletic events.
• Oversee all event set-up and ensure compliance with Mountain West and NCAA standards and regulations.
• Ensure proper safety and crowd control measures are in place for all athletic events.
• Assign sport game management responsibilities to support staff and provide leadership and direction.
• Direct operations meetings to coordinate all aspects for internal and external entities for athletic events.
• Manage budgets for events, facilities, and equipment, and forecast future expenses.
• Train, supervise, instruct, and evaluate staff positions.
• Maintain life cycle plans for all major equipment needs.
• Oversee special groups used for events including table crew, replay technicians, and game clock operators.
• Serve as a department liaison with various campus entities, including facilities and public safety.
• Prepare bids for large purchases related to events, facilities, and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of athletic work experience within athletic venue operation and management in events, facilities, or equipment.
• Ability to adhere to University Travel and Driving policies and maintain the ability to drive for official business.
• Ability to work a nontraditional schedule including evenings and weekends.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree
• 5 years of Division I Athletic work/internship experience in event and facilities management or equipment operations.
• Experience with Intercollegiate athletics or high school athletics full-time work experience.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary with experience
• Excellent benefits package