Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities & Game Operations

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities & Game Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in athletic facility operations, event management, or project coordination
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and staff teams effectively
• Demonstrated experience in capital or facility project management
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletic event schedule

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, scheduling, and long-term planning for all athletic facilities, including stadiums, fields, courts, and support spaces
• Serve as point of contact with University Facilities for operational coordination and upgrades
• Ensure facilities are compliant with safety regulations, ADA standards, and NCAA requirements
• Lead and manage all aspects of game day operations across all NCAA-sponsored sports
• Act as the on-site administrator for high-profile events and NCAA postseason competitions
• Recruit, train, and supervise graduate assistants and student workers for all game operations roles
• Coordinate event staffing plans, schedules, and performance evaluations
• Manage the athletic department’s fleet of vans and golf carts, including maintenance, usage logs, and coordination of vehicle assignments
• Serve as the department’s primary liaison with Campus Operations for the planning and execution of athletic capital projects
• Participate in planning, budgeting, and scheduling meetings, and ensure alignment with athletic department goals
• Oversee minor renovations, facility enhancements, and maintenance projects not classified as capital projects
• Manage external rental agreements for athletic facilities, ensuring alignment with University policies and maximizing revenue opportunities
• Coordinate facility use for internal and external sport camps, including contracts, scheduling, and facility readiness
• Lead operational planning and execution of conference and NCAA postseason events hosted on campus
• Provide sport supervision as assigned by the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, supporting coaches, staff, and student-athletes in those programs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Deputy Athletics Director

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited institution
• Experience working in NCAA Division I or Division II athletics
• Familiarity with NCAA championship event hosting and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of facility scheduling software and event management systems
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)