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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Facilities and Event Management
Type
Full-Time
Location
Edwardsville, IL
Salary
$45,000 - $50,000

Assistant Director - Events and Operations

Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleFull-TimeEdwardsville, IL

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

  • The Assistant Director of Events and Operations reports directly to the Director of Events and Facilities and is responsible for assisting in athletics event and facility operations in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University, Ohio Valley Conference, Mid-American Conference, and NCAA.

  • Plan and execute operations for home athletic department events, including set-up, breakdown, and changeovers. This includes staffing, coordinating with internal (i.e. athletics department staff, Facilities Management, Parking, etc) and external stakeholders (i.e. visiting teams, officials, conference office, etc).  Serve as lead event coordinator for multiple sorts, as well as secondary event coordinator on an as needed basis.

  • Manage weekly practice schedules and all facility scheduling requests. Coordinate custodial and maintenance schedules to support practices, competitions, and departmental needs.  Assist in managing CS Gold Card Access system, EMS scheduling system, venue key management.

  • Hire, train, and supervise game day staff, including student employees and extra help positions.   Develop game day manuals that provide details on responsibilities and expectations for game day staff.  Evaluate staff performance and support training with professional and industry standards. 

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications


    • Bachelor’s degree in Campus Recreation or Athletics, Sports Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
      OR

    • Three years of responsible experience in the maintenance and operation of sports facilities (such as intercollegiate, recreational, or intramural facilities), two of which were in a supervisory capacity.

  2. One year of experience in the management of sports facilities, in addition to the training/experience required in #1.