Assistant Athletic Director, Event Management and Facilities

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff, fitness centers and fitness classes for the entire Cornell community.

The Assistant Athletic Director for Events and Operations works with the Associate Director of Athletics for Events and Operations to stage more than 200 games and events during each academic year. This position independently supervises assigned contests and events, as well as supports operations led by other members of the Event and Operations team when needed. In addition to coordinating the staging and presentation of games and events, this role is responsible for the hiring, scheduling and supervising of over 200 Temp Event Staff and Student Employees. The Assistant Athletic Director for Events and Operations serves as the primary contact person for coaches, administrators, game officials, security, and others involved with the staging of games and events, working to ensure athletic department events are safe, competitive, fair and enjoyable for all who attend or participate.

This is a full-time, 12-month position. Frequent evening and weekend work is required.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Success Factors

• The ability to manage multiple competing responsibilities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, while maintaining a professional, calm and controlled demeanor at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and organizations.
• Effective organization and communication skills, to consistently relay accurate information and needs to the appropriate audience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' of relevant experience in event management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communications, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to successfully work with several constituencies at once and immediately address and resolve problems and issues.
• Ability to operate within the parameters of institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and policies.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in sports administration or relevant field.
• Previous athletics event management experience, including supervision of game workers and experience working in a collegiate athletics department.
• Previous experience working in events within NCAA, Ivy League or other Division I Athletics institution.