Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities Operations

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities Operations provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations, maintenance, safety, security, and long-term planning of Razorback Athletics facilities. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director, this role directs the Athletics Facilities Department, including building operations, grounds, custodial services, and facility security. The position oversees facility operating budgets, third-party service contracts, preventative and deferred maintenance programs, facility scheduling, access control and security operations, and departmental policies and procedures. This role also supports facility renovations, capital projects, large-scale asset replacement, and short- and long-term facility planning to ensure Athletics facilities are safe, efficient, well-maintained, and positioned to meet the department’s evolving needs. In addition, the position serves as a key facilities liaison with University departments, public safety partners, vendors, contractors, and other external entities and provides facility leadership for athletic contests, concerts, and other large-scale events. The position works collaboratively with Event Management, Event Operations, Premium Services, Tech Trades, IT/Technology and other Athletics units to support student-athlete success, operational excellence, and an exceptional fan and guest experience. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Facilities Management, Operations Management, Sport Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least four (4) years of professional experience in facilities operations, facility management, venue operations, or a closely related area
• At least two (2) years of experience supervising personnel, including responsibility for employee selection, performance management, and/or disciplinary actions
• Experience planning and monitoring departmental budgets, purchasing activities, and expenditures
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard hours as required by facility and event operations
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Facilities Management, Operations Management, Sport Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining operational policies and procedures
• Experience in facilities management or operations within NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics
• Experience coordinating facility operations and support services for major sporting events, concerts, and other large-scale events
• Experience assisting in facility projects and/or facility upgrades within athletics setting
• Management history of large-scale venues and the overall coordination of hosting various sporting and non-sporting events within

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations, maintenance, safety, security, and long-term planning of Razorback Athletics facilities.
• Directs the Athletics Facilities Department, including building operations, grounds, custodial services, and facility security.
• Oversees facility operating budgets, third-party service contracts, preventative and deferred maintenance programs, facility scheduling, access control and security operations, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Supports facility renovations, capital projects, large-scale asset replacement, and short- and long-term facility planning.
• Serves as a key facilities liaison with University departments, public safety partners, vendors, contractors, and other external entities.
• Provides facility leadership for athletic contests, concerts, and other large-scale events.
• Works collaboratively with Event Management, Event Operations, Premium Services, Tech Trades, IT/Technology and other Athletics units to support student-athlete success, operational excellence, and an exceptional fan and guest experience.
• Ensures Athletics facilities are safe, efficient, well-maintained, and positioned to meet the department’s evolving needs.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level