Posting Details
S11367P
Posting Details
S11367P
Apply NowAssistant Director of Event Management & Facility Operations
Athletics-Facilities
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. UGA 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. UGA 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 UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
External
TRS or ORP
Employee
Benefits Eligible
Full Time
Hours will vary based on facility assignment and sport oversight. Ability to work nights and weekends.
Commensurate with experience
12/04/2023
Yes
01/08/2024
Athens Area
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Information
External Affairs Professional
Exempt
1.00
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.
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.
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.
Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. Sit and talk or hear. 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.
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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.
Duties/Responsibilities
Manage all operations surrounding various varsity athletic events.
35
Coordinate event and facility plans with ticket personnel, athletic trainers, facility and promotions staff, sports communication, and digital production personnel.
30
Facility Operations Specific:Serve as Taraflex court coordinator, including hiring and training staff to convert the basketball court to the volleyball court. Oversee visitor parking at the Butts-Mehre Building and manage towing contract on behalf of Athletic Association. Manage all operations surrounding pedestal ticket scanners at all ticketed events at Sanford Stadium; Stegeman Coliseum and Foley Field.
20
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.
5
Key management for all facilities.
5
Implement crisis management and inclement weather plans, when necessary, at athletic events.
5
Recruitment Contact
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Christie Purks
cpurks@sports.uga.edu
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents
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John Meshad |
Director of Equipment Operations |
Paul Buzzard |
Director of Olympic Sports Equipment |
Gage Whitten |
Director of Football Equipment and Apparel |
Wil Wells |
Assistant Director of Football Equipment |
Person | Role |
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Tanner Stines |
Associate Athletic Director - Facilities & Capital Projects |
Matt Hollan |
Sr. Director of Sports Turf / Grounds |
Colby DeCesare |
Director of Facility Operations & Maintenance |
Ryann Powell |
Associate Director of Event & Facility Operations |
Lisa Moss |
Associate Director of Building Services |
Megan Holmes |
Associate Director of Event & Facility Operations |
Tim Blount |
Assistant Director of Event & Facility Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
John Meshad |
Director of Equipment Operations |
Paul Buzzard |
Director of Olympic Sports Equipment |
Gage Whitten |
Director of Football Equipment and Apparel |
Wil Wells |
Assistant Director of Football Equipment |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Tanner Stines |
Associate Athletic Director - Facilities & Capital Projects |
Mark Delafchell |
Sr. Director of Facilities & Capital Projects |
Matt Hollan |
Sr. Director of Sports Turf / Grounds |
Lisa Moss |
Associate Director of Building Services |
Colby DeCesare |
Associate Director of Facilities |
Steve Zamagias |
Sr. Associate Director of Event Management & Facility Operations |
Tim Blount |
Assistant Director of Event & Facility Operations |
Person | Role |
---|---|
John Meshad |
Director of Equipment Operations |
Paul Buzzard |
Director of Olympic Sports Equipment |
Gage Whitten |
Director of Football Equipment and Apparel |
Wil Wells |
Assistant Director of Football Equipment |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Tanner Stines |
Associate Athletic Director - Facilities & Capital Projects |
Mark Delafchell |
Sr. Director of Facilities & Capital Projects |
Matt Hollan |
Director of Sports Turf/Grounds |
Steve Zamagias |
Sr. Associate Director of Event Management & Facility Operations |
Cary Tidmus |
Associate Director of Event Management & Facility Operations |
Lisa Moss |
Associate Director of Building Services |
Colby DeCesare |
Assistant Director for Facilities |
Aaron Jeter |
Assistant Director of Stadium Support |
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