Associate Athletic Director: Events & Facilities

University of California Merced; California; Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of California, Merced is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Events, Operations & Facilities to lead athletic facilities, game and event operations, ticketing, and maintenance. You will ensure safe, efficient, student-athlete–focused operations and foster community partnerships.

The role collaborates with campus departments, external vendors, and conference representatives to meet university and regulatory standards while driving strategic improvements in athletics facilities

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in the specified fields is required.
• Advanced degree in related field is preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in athletics operations, event management, facilities management, or a related field.

Aufgaben

• Direct planning, coordination, and execution of home athletic contests, tournaments, and campus-hosted championships.
• Develop event management plans, staffing assignments, and operational procedures through subordinate staff.
• Coordinate game-day operations including officials, staff, security, medical coverage, facility setup, signage, and guest services.
• Ensure compliance with conference, NCAA, university, and risk management requirements.
• Lead event operations meetings and collaborate with coaches, vendors, and campus partners.
• Monitor and improve event effectiveness to enhance student-athlete and spectator experience.

Kenntnisse

Budget management

Leadership

Event planning

Facilities management

Staff supervision

Communication

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Recreation Administration, Facilities Management, or related field

Advanced degree in Sports Administration, Business Administration, Higher Education, or related field (preferred)

Tools

Ticketing systems

Jobbeschreibung

University of California, Merced is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Events, Operations & Facilities to lead athletic facilities, game and event operations, ticketing, and maintenance. You will ensure safe, efficient, student-athlete–focused operations and foster community partnerships.

The role collaborates with campus departments, external vendors, and conference representatives to meet university and regulatory standards while driving strategic improvements in athletics facilities