Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Management

Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Management will oversee all athletic facilities, equipment, and game/event management operations within the Athletics Department in support of the mission and core values of Union College. In addition, the Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a marketing and promotional plan to increase revenue generation from facility rentals to outside users.

Union College sponsors 27 intercollegiate sports and are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Eastern College Athletic Conference Hockey League (ECAC Hockey), and the Liberty League. Men’s and women’s ice hockey compete at the NCAA Division I level; all other sports compete at the NCAA Division III level.

Position Title

Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Management

Supervisor

Director of Athletics

Pay status and classification

Exempt, regular full-time. This is a 12-month position.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Directs, organizes, and supervises the operations of all College athletic facilities.
• Coordinates scheduling of all practices, games, camp/clinics, outside rentals, and other events for all athletic facilities.
• Oversees event management and game day administration for all home contests and events.
• Develops and implements a marketing and promotional plan to increase revenue generation from facility rentals to outside groups.
• Promotes revenue generation through facility rentals and maintains facility budget.
• Coordinates maintenance, monitors inventory, and performs building and equipment inspections.
• Purchases equipment, materials, supplies, and services for facilities and works with vendors and suppliers for services.
• Communicates regularly as the Athletics liaison to the offices of Campus Safety and Facilities Services.
• Act as liaison for scheduling and event management for athletic facilities not owned by the College (including M&T Bank Center and Schenectady’s Central Park A Diamond).
• Serves as Director of Championships for hosting conference tournaments and NCAA post-season contests.
• Recruit, evaluate, manage and train employees and work study students for all Athletic facilities.
• Complies with all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one to three years of experience in athletics, athletic facilities and event operations, or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends is required.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• A valid New York State driver’s license is required.
• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.