Associate Athletics Director-Facilities & Event Management

Position:

Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Event Management

Department:

Jack Stephens Center

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Summary of Job Duties:

Provide unit leadership for athletics facilities daily operations and game day/special events;

Provide unit leadership for all full-time, student and event-based operations staff;

Schedule use of all athletics facilities and maintain a master schedule of events;

Direct and supervise operations for all athletics game day and special events and coordinate with colleagues to ensure a high-quality guest experience;

Develop and implement a credential system for athletics and special events;

Oversee all operations, maintenance and custodial services for athletics facilities;

Develop and implement operational policies and procedures and oversee security for each facility, working with Campus Public Safety;

Develop and coordinate submission of bids for postseason hosting opportunities;

Serve as liaison to University committees related to facilities, capital projects and related areas;

Lead all capital planning and projects for athletics facilities;

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management or related field;

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Facilities, Event Management or related field, preferably in a collegiate or professional athletics setting.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

Master’s Degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to develop meaningful and productive relationships with colleagues, coaches, and student-athletes;

Strong computer skills and related software capability;

Excellent management, organizational, analytical, and project management skills;

Ability to meet established deadlines and work effectively with diverse groups of internal and external constituents;

Ability to travel occasionally and work on weekends, nights and holidays when necessary;

Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to Trojan Athletics, UA Little Rock, Ohio Valley Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Salary Information:

$75,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

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