Assistant Director, Athletics Events & Hospitality

University of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of San Diego seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics Events & Operations to lead planning and execution of high-impact development events. The role supports donor stewardship, elevates USD Athletics branding, and partners with Advancement to engage alumni, prospects, coaches, and internal stakeholders.

You will manage invitations, RSVPs, budgets, and VIP hospitality experiences, including premium areas and donor receptions, ensuring compliance with NCAA and campus policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; substitution: high school diploma plus two additional years of work experience may substitute for the degree.
• Minimum one year of experience in events, athletic development, hospitality, higher education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute end-to-end athletic development events and associated hospitality experiences.
• Collaborate with facilities, game operations, marketing, ticketing, and campus partners to ensure successful events.
• Develop event communications materials and manage external vendors and budgeting.

Skills

Event planning

Hospitality

Higher education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma + 2 years experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

ThankView

Advance/Affinaquest

Workday

Concur

Job description

University of San Diego seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics Events & Operations to lead planning and execution of high-impact development events. The role supports donor stewardship, elevates USD Athletics branding, and partners with Advancement to engage alumni, prospects, coaches, and internal stakeholders.

You will manage invitations, RSVPs, budgets, and VIP hospitality experiences, including premium areas and donor receptions, ensuring compliance with NCAA and campus policies.