Assistant Director of Athletic Operations
About The Position
The Core Values of LSU Athletics define who we are and what we do. They are: Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity, Perseverance, Respect, Fairness, Growth, and Service. They are the support system that sustains our success. These values work together, constantly collaborating and combining to secure our future and drive our unending work to create transformational change - for our student-athletes, for our athletics community, and for the millions across the world who know and love these three letters. Forever LSU. The Assistant Director of Operations is a full time professional position that reports to the Assistant Athletics Director for Operations (Building Services and Grounds) and assists in the planning and preparation of LSU Athletic games, events, and facilities for their assigned sport(s). The Assistant Director of Operations will be responsible for the coordination and management of services essential to ensure both events and facilities are successful and in line with the mission and standards of LSU.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Sport Management/Administration or a closely related field with two years experience in athletics event/facility management.
- Organizational, administrative and computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database, preferably Microsoft Office
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Sport Management/Administration or a closely related field.
- Relevant experience at the NCAA Division I level.
Responsibilities
- Oversees all event/game management and operational duties for assigned sport(s) including regular season, post-season, university and external events including camps. Responsible for event/game management duties for assigned sport(s) and venues, including coordination with parking operations for the parking. This includes logistics and game operations management, planning and preparing guest services and security needs and developing best practice guidelines for staff.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned staff and sports within the Athletic Department including but not limited to; maintenance, upkeep, planning, and implementation of maintenance projects for the Athletic Department and its buildings. Provides estimates related to proposed work including alterations and improvement projects for the buildings and grounds within the Athletic Department. Reviews and approves invoices for departmental purchases.
- Conducts sport meetings and communicates with coaches and support staff. Aids with event and facility management duties as assigned for football game day, which may include any of the following: management and coordination of special events, stadium and parking operations, guest service support.
- Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the creation of a respectful culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department. Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
