Associate Director of Facilities and Event Management

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $47,000 - $52,959The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidates education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

Vacancy Number: S02809

Competency Level: Journey

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: Athletics - 25900

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNCW Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association. UNCW Athletics primary purpose is to produce a competitive and successful sports program while abiding by NCAA, CAA and institutional rules and regulations. UNCW Athletics has a strong commitment to gender equity and diversity, while promoting a greater sense of integrity, leadership, sportsmanship and ethical behavior to the overall campus dynamic.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Associate Director of Facilities and Event Management coordinates the day-to-day functions of assigned sports programs, plans and organizes activities, communicates program policy and procedures, and establishes and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external university constituents including coaches, staff, officials and vendors. This position serves as the direct back up to the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities and Event Management.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing assigned athletic facilities for upkeep and maintenance and ensuring facility is prepared and ready for competition and spectator use
• Identifing, understanding and problem solving issues in assigned areas
• Supervising and managing student workers and various temp employees
• Serving as the main program contact and game day manager for assigned sports
• Ensuring event operations for all UNCW athletic events meet set expectations
• Managing the rental of assigned facilities and grounds maintenance for those assigned facilities
• Assist in ground maintenance when needed

Night and weekends are required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Prior relevant working experience in Division I athletic programs.
• Experience with athletics facilities and event management.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations concerning athletic programs.
• Experience with electronic work order programs.

Required Certifications or Licensures:

None

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year: 12 Months

Work Days: Varies based on Athletic Events

Work Hours: Varies based on Athletic Events, can work days, evenings and weekends as required

Type of Position: Permanent