Assistant Director, Facilities & Event Management

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Facilities & Event Management reports directly to the Director of Facilities & Event Management. The position serves as the primary facilities operations point-of-contact for select athletic venues and serves as the primary game/event management point-of-contact for multiple intercollegiate athletic programs and sporting events. The position is also responsible for event setup and breakdown as well as the day-to-day facility maintenance of assigned facilities; including but not limited to: maintenance, grounds, landscaping, IT, network/televisions, custodial, concessions/catering, inventory, parking operations, etc. The position will assist with the execution of assigned intercollegiate athletic contests as well as occasional third-party special events/rentals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Administration or Closely Related Field
• 1 Year of Experience in Athletic Facilities and/or Event Management
• Current First Aid & CPR Certifications
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Writing Skills
• Ability to Interact Effectively with Coaches, Administrators, Student-Athletes & Vendors
• Extremely Organized, Self-Sufficient & Intrinsically Motivated
• Strong Organizational, Management & Leadership Skills
• Proficient Computer Skills Including Word Processing, Spreadsheets & Social Media
• Proven Ability to Multi-Task Effectively
• Ability to Prioritize Assignments & Meet Deadlines
• Available to Work Flexible Work Schedule Including Nights, Weekends & Holidays
• Through Knowledge of NCAA & American Conference Rules & Regulations

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Previous Experience at the NCAA DI Level in Athletic Facilities and/or Event Management

Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine maintenance, cleaning, orderliness and facility checks of assigned athletic facilities and directly responds to and/or dispatches any issues within assigned facilities requiring attention. (40%)
• Performs event operations preparation and execution of assigned intercollegiate athletic contests for multiple athletic programs, including producing timing/event sheets, facility setup/breakdown, coordinating event/security staffing, coordinating emergency medical staffing, coordinating law enforcement staff, communication and coordinating game officials and game management staff, etc. The position will serve as the lead event operations contact for multiple athletic programs and may serve as the secondary event operations contact for an athletic program(s). (25%)
• Assists with the execution of all Tulane Football home gamedays. The position oversees assigned area(s) and responsibilities on gamedays and assists customers/fans with issues and complaints. The position will work with contracted staff and Tulane staff to ensure a smooth and successful gameday experience. (15%)
• Manages assigned daily facility management systems, such as: Blackboard card access system, EMS scheduling system, venue key management system, budgeting system, sport field lighting scheduling system, scoring system, etc. (10%)
• Performs other duties, as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description. (10%)

What This Job Offers

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