Assistant Director of Events & Facilities
About The Position
The Illinois State University Athletics Department is committed to academic and athletic excellence as it prepares today's student-athletes to become tomorrow's leaders. This position directly contributes to that mission by coordinating the management of intercollegiate athletic events and facilities. This position is responsible for planning, organizing; staffing, and managing assigned intercollegiate athletic events and activities, and assisting with the administration of Missouri Valley Conference Championships & IHSA State Championship events. This position is responsible for all aspects of Horton facility operations. This includes day-to-day operations, event scheduling, maintenance requests, and responsible for the safety and security of the facility. This position assists in planning and monitoring of repair, rehab, and maintenance projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in hospitality, marketing, public relations, communications, business administration, student affairs, sports management, or a closely related field.
- One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in Athletic Events and Game Operations at the collegiate level or general knowledge of Athletic Facility Operations
- Valid driver's license
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of populations.
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Sports Management, Recreation Management, or a related field, or in progress.
- One (1) year or more of previous event management experience and/or facility operations in collegiate or professional athletics.
- Supervisory experience including hiring, promotion, and scheduling of staff for events, competitions, and services.
Responsibilities
- planning
- organizing
- staffing
- managing assigned intercollegiate athletic events and activities
- assisting with the administration of Missouri Valley Conference Championships & IHSA State Championship events
- responsible for all aspects of Horton facility operations
- day-to-day operations
- event scheduling
- maintenance requests
- responsible for the safety and security of the facility
- assists in planning and monitoring of repair, rehab, and maintenance projects
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
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
