Athletic Facilities & Events Director

D'Youville University; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

D'Youville University in Buffalo, NY seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Operations to lead athletic facilities, event operations, and equipment services, ensuring a safe, efficient, and championship-ready environment for student-athletes, coaches, staff, and spectators.

The role oversees facility scheduling, game-day operations, equipment room management, and budget administration, collaborating across campus and with external partners while upholding NCAA standards and institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate athletics operations, facilities management, event management, equipment operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily operations, maintenance, scheduling, and functionality of all athletics facilities.
• Oversee athletic event and game-day operations, including planning, logistics, staffing, and execution for home contests, championships, and special events.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the athletic equipment room, including procurement, inventory, storage, distribution, and lifecycle management.
• Coordinate facility scheduling for practices, competitions, academic use, rentals, camps, and special events while maximizing utilization.
• Develop and administer operational budgets related to facilities, equipment, and event management; manage purchasing, vendor relationships, and inventory control.
• Supervise facility staff, equipment room personnel, event staff, and student employees; foster professionalism and customer service.
• Collaborate with university departments and external partners to ensure facilities are safe, operational, and compliant with institutional, conference, and NCAA standards.
• Support campus event planning and execution for university partners.
• Assist with strategic planning, facility improvements, capital projects, and initiatives to enhance student-athlete and fan experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Planning.

Skills

Facilities management

Event management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

Staff supervision

NCAA compliance

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Event management software

Job description

D'Youville University in Buffalo, NY seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Operations to lead athletic facilities, event operations, and equipment services, ensuring a safe, efficient, and championship-ready environment for student-athletes, coaches, staff, and spectators.

The role oversees facility scheduling, game-day operations, equipment room management, and budget administration, collaborating across campus and with external partners while upholding NCAA standards and institutional