Associate Athletics Director-Facilities & Event Management

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

22h

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking an Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Event Management. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Associate AD for Facilities & Event Management will serve as a member of the Athletics Leadership Team and provide oversight for all aspects of the athletics facilities, daily operations, game day event management and capital projects. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management or related field
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Facilities, Event Management or related field, preferably in a collegiate or professional athletics setting.
Must be able to develop meaningful and productive relationships with colleagues, coaches and student-athletes
Strong computer skills and related software capability
Excellent management, organizational, analytical, and project management skills
Ability to meet established deadlines and work effectively with diverse groups of internal and external constituents
Ability to travel occasionally and work on weekends, nights and holidays when necessary
Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to Trojan Athletics, UA Little Rock, Ohio Valley Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide unit leadership for athletics facilities daily operations and game day/special events
Provide unit leadership for all full-time, student and event-based operations staff
Schedule use of all athletics facilities and maintain a master schedule of events
Direct and supervise operations for all athletics game day and special events and coordinate with colleagues to ensure a high-quality guest experience
Develop and implement a credential system for athletics and special events
Oversee all operations, maintenance and custodial services for athletics facilities, including the Jack Stephens Center (indoor arena), Hatcher Wrestling Center (wrestling), Hogan Field (baseball), Coleman Sports Complex (soccer/track & field) and Donaghey Student Center Natatorium (swimming)
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures and oversee security for each facility, working with Campus Public Safety
Develop and coordinate submission of bids for postseason hosting opportunities
Serve as liaison to University committees related to facilities, capital projects and related areas
Lead all capital planning and projects for athletics facilities
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics