Director of Venue Operations & Events

Missouri State University; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a Director of Operations for Athletic & Entertainment Facilities at the Springfield Campus.

This role oversees Great Southern Bank Arena, Plaster Stadium, Hammons Student Center, and related facilities, planning, organizing, and supervising operations, maintenance, custodial services, and production to ensure safe, efficient, and event-ready venues for intercollegiate athletics, concerts, commencements, and university events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in public assembly facility management and supervisory roles is preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of facility operations, preventative maintenance, and vendor coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise facility operations and maintenance.
• Oversee custodial services, technical production, event setups and conversions.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure facilities are safe, clean, and event-ready for intercollegiate athletics, concerts, commencements, and university events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Problem-solving

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facility scheduling software

Job description

Missouri State University is seeking a Director of Operations for Athletic & Entertainment Facilities at the Springfield Campus.

This role oversees Great Southern Bank Arena, Plaster Stadium, Hammons Student Center, and related facilities, planning, organizing, and supervising operations, maintenance, custodial services, and production to ensure safe, efficient, and event-ready venues for intercollegiate athletics, concerts, commencements, and university events.