Athletic Events & Arena Operations Lead

University of St. Thomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant Director of Athletic Events & Operations for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on the St. Paul campus.

The Assistant Director will serve as the primary event manager for assigned intercollegiate sports, coordinating game day operations, external staffing, and student staff supervision. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of athletics-related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in collegiate athletics or related athletic operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary event manager for assigned intercollegiate sports, overseeing all aspects of game day operations.
• Plan and coordinate the scheduling of external staffing for arena events, including security and public safety.
• Lead scheduling for arena events, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
• Hire, train, and supervise student staff for arena events using WhenToWork.
• Assist with facility maintenance, Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant Director of Athletic Events & Operations for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on the St. Paul campus.

The Assistant Director will serve as the primary event manager for assigned intercollegiate sports, coordinating game day operations, external staffing, and student staff supervision. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of athletics-related experience.