Athletics Event Director (Game Day & Championships)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN seeks a Director - Event Management for Intercollegiate Athletics Facilities to guide planning for all athletics events annually and work with the Senior Director to reach department goals.

You will oversee game management for home events, supervise staff, manage credentials, and coordinate special events, championships, and venue contracts, ensuring a safe, fair, and engaging environment for teams and spectators.

Formación

• Five years of experience in sport event planning or sports administration.
• Experience with coordinating NCAA/Big Ten events preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex rules and communicate them clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as Director - Event Management for Intercollegiate Athletics Facilities and plan annually.
• Act as Event Director for home events in revenue sports teams.
• Develop staffing plans and manage staff and external staffing.
• Oversee credentials design, distribution, and approval.
• Negotiate contracts for special athletic events with venues and caterers.
• Coordinate, supervise, and manage Big Ten, NCAA, or IHSAA championship events.
• Project manage facility construction and maintenance projects.

Conocimientos

Communication

Planning & Organizing

Public Relations

Conflict Resolution

Team Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's in Sports Administration or related field

Descripción del empleo

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN seeks a Director - Event Management for Intercollegiate Athletics Facilities to guide planning for all athletics events annually and work with the Senior Director to reach department goals.

You will oversee game management for home events, supervise staff, manage credentials, and coordinate special events, championships, and venue contracts, ensuring a safe, fair, and engaging environment for teams and spectators.