Assistant Director of Event Management & Facility Operations

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Posting Number

S12445P

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Posting Number

S12445P

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Working Title

Assistant Director of Event Management & Facility Operations

Department

Athletics-Facilities

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

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employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

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Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

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Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Hours will vary based on facility assignment and sport oversight. Ability to work nights and weekends.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

07/30/2024

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

09/03/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Position Information

| Classification Title | External Affairs Professional | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Position Summary |
Oversee the planning and implementation of varsity sporting events for the UGA Athletic Association and various SEC and NCAA Championship events hosted on campus and serve as operations and construction manager for select facilities. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Effective computer skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to read, analyze and interpret NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and regulations. - Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, customers, and the general public. - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. | | Physical Demands |
- Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. - Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. - Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions. - Driving large passenger vehicles as needed to perform job tasks. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Manage all operations surrounding various varsity athletic events. | | Percentage of time | 35 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Coordinate event and facility plans with ticket personnel, athletic trainers, facility and promotions staff, sports communication, and digital production personnel. | | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Serve as Event Director for assigned SEC and NCAA post-season events. - Delegate responsibilities to event staff. - Develop and maintain Game Expense budgets for supervised sports as well as post-season competition. - Correspond with game officials, Southeastern Conference officials and NCAA liaisons. | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Serve as operations manager for select construction projects and facility maintenance. - Assist in planning and implementation of construction projects. - Coordinate and manage the daily operations for select facilities. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Key management for all facilities. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Implement crisis management and inclement weather plans, when necessary, at athletic events. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Wendy Gilfedder | | Recruitment Contact Email | wgilfedder@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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