Assistant Director - Events and Operations

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What You Will Do

The Assistant Director of Events and Operations reports directly to the Director of Events and Facilities and is responsible for assisting in athletics event and facility operations in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University, Ohio Valley Conference, Mid-American Conference, and NCAA.
Plan and execute operations for home athletic department events, including set-up, breakdown, and changeovers. This includes staffing, coordinating with internal (i.e. athletics department staff, Facilities Management, Parking, etc) and external stakeholders (i.e. visiting teams, officials, conference office, etc).  Serve as lead event coordinator for multiple sorts, as well as secondary event coordinator on an as needed basis.
Manage weekly practice schedules and all facility scheduling requests. Coordinate custodial and maintenance schedules to support practices, competitions, and departmental needs.  Assist in managing CS Gold Card Access system, EMS scheduling system, venue key management.
Hire, train, and supervise game day staff, including student employees and extra help positions.   Develop game day manuals that provide details on responsibilities and expectations for game day staff.  Evaluate staff performance and support training with professional and industry standards.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

1.

Bachelor’s degree in Campus Recreation or Athletics, Sports Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field. OR
Three years of responsible experience in the maintenance and operation of sports facilities (such as intercollegiate, recreational, or intramural facilities), two of which were in a supervisory capacity.

One year of experience in the management of sports facilities, in addition to the training/experience required in #1.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement:  Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5031 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at:  https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the  Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)
Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.
Work Authorization Information:  SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.
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