Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations

The Assistant Director for Facilities and Operation is responsible for many of the athletic facility operations as they relate to set-up and preparation for events. Duties include, but are not limited to, load-in/load-out for events, coordination of game and practice logistics with athletic department personnel, physical set-up and tear-down of athletic contests and special events. This position will participate in the hiring, training, and evaluating of students, part-time employees and on-site vendors for event management. Position is responsible for liaising with campus maintenance personnel for the successful operation of facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and coordinates the physical set-up and tear-down of equipment for events.
• Acts as host and event manager for assigned sports and events.
• Coordinates the work of facilities management personnel and non-campus vendors for events within the athletic facilities.
• Oversees scheduling, operations and maintenance throughout the athletic facilities.
• Attends departmental and university meetings as required.

Administrative and Management Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the use and maintenance for all athletic department vehicles.
• In coordination with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations, recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and supervises USD employees for event management including ushers, ticket takers and operations staff. Ensures that proper and adequate management techniques are employed.
• Utilizes EMS to schedule facility usage in coordination with Facilities and Operations staff.

Facilitates Management and Repair:

• Serves as a liaison with Facilities Management supervisors and staff.
• Oversees and tracks work orders, produces building maintenance reports and schedule; requests special needs to designated Facilities Management personnel.
• Provides assistance and direction to custodial staff throughout Athletic Facilities.
• Completes timely corrective repairs and preventative maintenance on a regular basis.
• Makes recommendations for facility improvements and repairs.
• Manages and stores equipment used throughout athletic facilities (tables, goals, etc.).
• Coordinates major repairs in conjunction with the Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Availability to work long hours, nights and weekends.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to away contests, NCAA event and WCC meetings, when appropriate and necessary.
• Willingness to be on call for short-notice events.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• California Driver's License.
• CPR/AED Certification required within six weeks of employment.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience in athletic/event management and operations, specifically with NCAA Division I athletics programs and operations preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations preferred.
• Supervisory experience, specifically with students preferred.

Performance Expectations – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Organized, motivated, self-reliant person with good interpersonal skills.
• Possess proven experience in dealing with the technical aspects of athletic/event management and equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in a professional and efficient manner.
• Excellent skills in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified below.
• Be cognizant of the University mission and goals, and represent the University accordingly in a positive manner.

Posting Salary:

$5,720 - $6,000 per month; Excellent Benefits. The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.

Special Application Instructions:

Resume and Cover Letter Required. Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers' review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.

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