Assistant Athletic Director

The University of Texas System - Richardson, TX

Full-time - Director

Onsite - Richardson, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Athletic Director for Event and Facilities Operations at UT Dallas is responsible for overseeing the planning, organization, and management of athletic events and facilities. This role includes supervising maintenance staff, managing event logistics, and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules. The position emphasizes customer experience and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the athletic program's operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage events at UT Dallas athletic facilities including soccer fields, baseball field, softball field, and tennis complex.
• Act as a liaison between the department and internal or external customers.
• Focus on customer experience, logistics, scheduling, and supervision/training of support staff.
• Oversee game management and event setup/breakdown.
• Hire third-party services for restroom maintenance at the outdoor complex.
• Handle all Facilities Maintenance work orders.
• Assist with budgeting decisions and purchasing related to event management.
• Develop and implement revenue-generating activities for facility use.
• Serve as the primary liaison for select visiting programs, vendors, and university personnel.
• Manage facility projects, including contract management and project oversight.
• Assist in developing and implementing short and long-range facility plans.
• Ensure compliance with university training policies and standards for all users of the fields.
• Compile and submit reports as required by management.
• Participate in various committees, professional trainings, and industry conferences.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in athletic administrative functions.
• Knowledge of NCAA/conference rules and legislation.
• Event management experience.
• Athletic budget development and management experience.
• Knowledge of athletic sport functions.
• Employee training and supervisory experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and commitment to NCAA Division II rules.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• 100% paid BCBS PPO Medical insurance for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan with ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan with lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options after probationary period