Assistant Director, Facilities & Event Management

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities & Event Management to oversee operations for athletic venues and intercollegiate events. You will coordinate event setup and breakdown, lead game-day operations for Tulane Football, and manage daily facility systems, including access control, EMS, and scheduling.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Collaborating with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and vendors, you will ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Administration or closely related field.
• 1 Year of Experience in Athletic Facilities and/or Event Management.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certifications.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong Writing Skills.
• Ability to Interact Effectively with Coaches, Administrators, Student-Athletes & Vendors.
• Extremely Organized, Self-Sufficient & Intrinsically Motivated.
• Proficient Computer Skills Including Word Processing, Spreadsheets & Social Media.
• Proven Ability to Multi-Task Effectively.
• Ability to Prioritize Assignments & Meet Deadlines.
• Through Knowledge of NCAA & American Conference Rules & Regulations.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• NCAA DI level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The position performs daily routine maintenance, cleaning, orderliness and facility checks of assigned athletic facilities; responds to issues.
• Leads event operations preparation and execution for intercollegiate contests; coordinates staffing and officials.
• Oversees Tulane Football home gamedays and assists guests with issues.
• Manages daily facility management systems such as access, EMS, key management, budgeting and scheduling.
• Performs other duties as requested or required.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong writing skills

Organization & self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Effective prioritization

Communication with coaches/administr.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Social media

Job description

New Orleans, LA, United States and 1 more

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Facilities & Event Management reports directly to the Director of Facilities & Event Management. The position serves as the primary facilities operations point-of-contact for select athletic venues and serves as the primary game/event management point-of-contact for multiple intercollegiate athletic programs and sporting events. The position is also responsible for event setup and breakdown as well as the day-to-day facility maintenance of assigned facilities; including but not limited to: maintenance, grounds, landscaping, IT, network/televisions, custodial, concessions/catering, inventory, parking operations, etc. The position will assist with the execution of assigned intercollegiate athletic contests as well as occasional third-party special events/rentals.

Responsibilities

• The position performs daily routine maintenance, cleaning, orderliness and facility checks of assigned athletic facilities and directly responds to and/or dispatches any issues within assigned facilities requiring attention. (40%)
• The position performs event operations preparation and execution of assigned intercollegiate athletic contests for multiple athletic programs, including producing timing/event sheets, facility setup/breakdown, coordinating event/security staffing, coordinating emergency medical staffing, coordinating law enforcement staff, communication and coordinating game officials and game management staff, etc. The position will serve as the lead event operations contact for multiple athletic programs and may serve as the secondary event operations contact for an athletic program(s). (25%)
• The position assists with the execution of all Tulane Football home gamedays. The position oversees assigned area(s) and responsibilities on gamedays and assists customers/fans with issues and complaints. The position will work with contracted staff and Tulane staff to ensure a smooth and successful gameday experience. (15%)
• The position manages assigned daily facility management systems, such as: Blackboard card access system, EMS scheduling system, venue key management system, budgeting system, sport field lighting scheduling system, scoring system, etc. (10%)

Performs other duties, as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description. (10%)

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Administration or Closely Related Field

1 Year of Experience in Athletic Facilities and/or Event Management

Current First Aid & CPR Certifications

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Strong Writing Skills

Ability to Interact Effectively with Coaches, Administrators, Student-Athletes & Vendors

Extremely Organized, Self-Sufficient & Intrinsically Motivated

Proficient Computer Skills Including Word Processing, Spreadsheets & Social Media

Proven Ability to Multi-Task Effectively

Ability to Prioritize Assignments & Meet Deadlines

Through Knowledge of NCAA & American Conference Rules & Regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree

Previous Experience at the NCAA DI Level in Athletic Facilities and/or Event Management

NCAA Related:

Ensures that all Department of Athletics and university-related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the athletic department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretation from the compliance staff before acting when necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately.Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors all their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Identification 1500
• Job Category Facilities
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 07:19 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor’s Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States United States