Assistant Athletic Director for Events

Texas A&M University System•Texarkana, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Director for Events provides leadership and oversight for game-day operations, facility scheduling, and event management for all intercollegiate sports. This individual ensures that all home contests are conducted in compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference, and University requirements while providing a high-quality experience for student-athletes and fans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in athletic administration and/or event management
Familiarity with NCAA Division II rules
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Masters in Sports Administration or related field
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in athletic administration and/or event management
Collegiate level athletic administration or event management experience
Proficiency in event software (e.g. Teamworks)

Responsibilities

Oversee the setup and breakdown of all home athletic events (e.g., basketball, football at the stadium, soccer/softball complexes).
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise event personnel, including ticket takers, ushers, clock operators, PA announcers, and ball boys.
Serve as the primary point of contact for visiting teams and game officials (referees/umpires), ensuring their locker room and travel needs are met.
Coordinate VIP areas, donor hospitality suites, and student-athlete tailgating events.
Ensure all events adhere to Lone Star Conference operating codes (e.g., crowd control policies, artificial noisemaker rules, and media timeouts).
Collaborate with Associate AD and AD to develop and implement Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for each venue, coordinating with campus police and EMS.
Conduct regular safety walkthroughs of venues to identify and fix potential hazards.
Manage the operations budget for game-day expenses, facility maintenance, and student worker payroll.
Lead the application process to host LSC or NCAA postseason championships (Regionals/Elite Eights).
Assist in negotiation and management of contracts with outside vendors (concessions, cleaning crews, security, etc.).

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children
8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays each year
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning
Employee Assistance Program
On Campus Wellness Opportunities