Arena Manager

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi’s Building Maintenance- Athletics department seeks a supervisor to manage the Sandy and John Black Pavilion operations, including events, staffing, and safety.

Responsibilities include overseeing operations, budgeting, hiring, scheduling, and coordinating with clients, ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in managing budgets and coordinating staff for events.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of area operations including event conversions, building and grounds maintenance, custodial services, building equipment and safety procedures.
• Initiates event planning, administers budgets, cost control measures and ensures superior guest services.
• Supervises capital and operating expenditures to ensure budget adherence.
• Hires, schedules, supervises and trains conversion crews, maintenance personnel, contract labor, event-specific crews and custodial staff.
• Liaisons between building and clients on staffing, power distribution, rigging and equipment use.
• Ensures compliance with department, University, Southeast Conference, and NCAA rules.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Event operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department

Building Maintenance- Athletics

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Job Summary

Manages staff and provides guidance for the day-to-day operations of the Sandy and John Black Pavilion.

Job Description

Manages the complete operations of the SJB Pavilion to include internal and external events, monitoring the budget and supervising facility and event staff to ensure that operations run efficiently, economically, and in line with institutional and organizational policies and conference guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the area operations including event conversions, building and grounds maintenance, custodial services, building equipment and safety procedures.
• Initiates and provides direction in event planning, administering budgets, cost control measures and superior guest services.
• Supervises expenditures of capital and operating funds and maintains controls to ensure budget appropriations are not exceeded.
• Hires, schedules, supervises and trains conversion crews, maintenance personnel, contract labor sources, event specific crews and custodial service personnel
• Serves as liaison between building and clients regarding technical and operational issues such as staffing,
• power distribution, rigging and equipment use.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeast Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Substitution Statement:

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience| 5 Years, 3 years supervisory| Required

Compensation

$62,441.60 - $93,641.60

Interview Requirement

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.