Assistant Athletic Director / Events & Facilities
About The Position
The Assistant Athletic Director/Events & Facilities supervises all aspects of the Game Operations, Premium Events, and the Facilities staff. Between the three areas, this position will oversee several full-time employees. In the supervision of and responsibility for these major areas within Athletics, this position will represent the Athletic Department and the University in matters of significance ranging from policy interpretation, development, and implementation management. On a highly regular basis, through the procurement process, this position will bind Illinois State University and its Athletic Department to contracts with significant financial implications. Beyond standard procurement, this position will assist with planning for any new construction and renovation projects which inherently obligate the University in matters of significance both financial and otherwise. This position will serve as the scheduling liaison for MVC/MVFC, U-High, and ISU athletic games.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five (5) years (60 months) of full-time or part-time equivalent professional experience in Collegiate Athletics Facilities/Game Operations or related field
Nice To Haves
- Master’s in Business, Finance, Leadership, Management, Organizational Behavior, Project Management, Sports Management or related field
- Leadership experience with event management, game operations, facilities management, or related areas
- Experience with the State of Illinois procurement process
Responsibilities
- Supervises all aspects of the Game Operations, Premium Events, and the Facilities staff.
- Represents the Athletic Department and the University in matters of significance ranging from policy interpretation, development, and implementation management.
- Binds Illinois State University and its Athletic Department to contracts with significant financial implications through the procurement process.
- Assists with planning for new construction and renovation projects.
- Serves as the scheduling liaison for MVC/MVFC, U-High, and ISU athletic games.
Benefits
- Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
