Director of Facilities & Event Management

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking a Director for Facilities & Event Management. Reporting to the Associate AD for Facilities & Operations, the Director for Facilities & Event Management will assist the Associate AD in planning and organizing, and will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Division I Facilities & Event Management program, including, but not limited to event management, facility maintenance, food and beverage operations, department camps and all sanctioned non-athletic events (outside rentals).

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 1-2 years full-time experience in athletic facilities, operations or event management

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Master's degree preferred;

• 3-4 Years Experience in Facilities Operations, Event Management, or related field, in an intercollegiate or professional athletics setting preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Associate AD for Facilities and Operations, coordinate athletics events and facility operations, including event management (including coordination with needed support services, such as parking, facility maintenance, and campus police), and accomplishment of specific event and facility rental revenue goals and annual maintenance;

• Responsible for developing, evaluating, and managing policies and procedures for the operation of athletic facilities and event management;

• Supervise and assist in the hiring process of Graduate Assistants, Student Interns, and Game Day Event Staff

• Lead staff training and convey expectations with game day and event staff 

• Organize and supervise a variety of workgroups to produce safe and satisfying event experiences;

• Manage equipment needs of visiting teams and game officials when necessary;

• Manage the department’s internal and external event calendar and contract all facility rentals for all Little Rock Athletics Facilities;

• Manage, maintain and review the budgetary responsibilities for event operations, facilities and maintenance; including the use of a purchase card;

• Assist in developing and implementing emergency action plans for all athletic events and practices;

• Collaborate and plan capital and maintenance projects related to all Little Rock Athletics Facilities;

• Develop short and long-range strategic planning to enhance athletics facilities; 

• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Facilities and Operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to develop meaningful and productive relationships with colleagues and coaches;

• Strong computer skills and related software capability;

• Excellent management, organizational, analytical and project management skills;

• Ability to meet established deadlines and work effectively with a variety of groups of internal and external constituents;

• Ability to travel occasionally and work on weekends, nights and holidays when necessary;

• Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to Trojan Athletics, UA Little Rock, United Athletic Conference and NCAA policies and procedures, rules and regulations.

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter and three professional references to the following email addresses - Tim Padgett (tpadgett1@ualr.edu) and Anthony Frank (afrank1@ualr.edu)