Fan Experience Lead — Live Events & Engagement

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director, Fan Experience to plan and execute live sports events and fan engagement for Stanford’s ticketed sports on-site. The role leads a team of staff and contingent workers, coordinating with LSJUMB and other spirit groups to deliver exceptional experiences.

The position emphasizes project and event management, budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and a keen eye for detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder events and cross-department projects.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and contractors to deadlines.
• Ability to work onsite at Stanford University.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager of multiple activities, scope out tasks and guide team to create work plans and schedules.
• Oversee the management of event teams and/or production consultants to produce quality events and productions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners.
• Act as department representative at cross-departmental project meetings.
• Operate as account manager on deliverables, program metrics, and status reports.
• Work cross-departmentally to prepare and manage complex program budgets.
• Recommend and schedule events into appropriate off-campus and on-campus venues.
• Oversee registration strategy and logistics.
• May hire and oversee support staff, students and contingent event staff.
• Train and supervise junior event planners in proper execution and implementation of events.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Budget management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Stanford University’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director, Fan Experience to plan and execute live sports events and fan engagement for Stanford’s ticketed sports on-site. The role leads a team of staff and contingent workers, coordinating with LSJUMB and other spirit groups to deliver exceptional experiences.

The position emphasizes project and event management, budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and a keen eye for detail