Assistant Athletic Director Athletic Facilities

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Department:

Athletic Facilities

Job Summary:

This position assists in the oversight of athletics facilities operations, event support, facility maintenance, and day-to-day coordination of assigned athletic venues. The incumbent helps ensure efficient, safe, and well-maintained athletic facilities while supporting current and long-term planning for athletics needs.

Job Description:

• Assists with the daily operation of athletics facilities and related event management activities.
• Coordinates facility usage, scheduling, setup, and post-event operations for assigned sports and venues.
• Monitors facility conditions and works with internal and external partners to address maintenance needs, repairs, and improvement projects.
• Assists with budget monitoring for facilities, equipment, and maintenance expenses.
• Reviews purchase requests and helps track facility-related expenditures and needs.
• Coordinates with campus partners, vendors, contractors, and athletics staff to support facility operations and capital improvement projects.
• Helps ensure facilities are maintained in compliance with department, University, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assists in supervising and evaluating assigned personnel, student workers, or event staff as designated.
• Supports planning efforts for facility upgrades, long-range maintenance, and operational efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assists in overseeing day-to-day athletics facilities operations and event management.
2. Helps maintain and review budgets for athletics equipment, facilities, and maintenance.
3. Assists with facility inspections, work orders, and operational readiness for practices, competitions, and special events.
4. Supports long-range planning for the efficient maintenance and operation of athletics facilities.
5. May assist with personnel oversight as designated by Athletics leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree

5 years of min experience

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 5 Years, 3 years supervisory | Required

Compensation:

$62,441.60 - $93,641.60

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.