Director of Game Management & Event Operations

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • Forest Grove, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Game Management/Event Operations will focus primarily on the game operations/event management for all home athletic events each year and events hosted by the Athletic Department which consists of over 230 events per year. In addition to event management this position will assist with facility/custodial management of all Athletic Department facilities, as well as other duties as assigned. This position will need to be able to work with and support a diverse athletic department of over 500 student-athletes, coaches and staff.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 2+ Years Experience in Athletics and/or Events Management
• Communicates with students, faculty, staff and the public appropriate to the age of the individual served.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Ability to work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct for the employee’s particular job.
• Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with customers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and continue to work without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Function as a team player within the internal operations group and share the vision for the future of the department as outlined by the athletics strategic plan
• Follow purchasing and spending guidelines as set by the University and athletic department
• Game/Event manager for home athletic events and events hosted by the Athletic Department is the primary responsibility of this position.
• Assists with preparation and set-up of facilities for home events.
• Clean-up of facilities at the conclusion of events.
• Game management duties include hiring, scheduling, and supervision of staff for game management positions, event security and crowd control, management of ticket sales, and concessions, including student work study positions.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards for game management and event security, as well as food safety regulations specific to concessions.
• In partnership with sports communication, develop, maintain and distribute Visiting Team Guide to opposing schools and officials coming to campus.
• Assist the Director of Athletic Facility Operations with maintenance and upkeep of athletic facilities as assigned by the athletic administration
• Facility maintenance and preparation become the primary position duty during summer months
• Manage Paycom Process for Operations Student Workers – both Game and Facility Operations
• Primary supervisor/scheduler for game management work-study positions and formal internship program.
• Sports Leadership and Management interns training, supervision and academic experience oversight.
• Proactively support students from historically marginalized backgrounds.
• Serve as Stoller Center building supervisor during assigned hours.
• Other duties within the athletic department will be assigned to this position by the Director of Athletics.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)

What This Job Offers

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