Assistant Director of Game Operations and Events

Requisition Number:

69226

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

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Requisition Number:

69226

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

04-Jan-2026

Date Posted:

18-Dec-2025

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Job Summary

This position supports the University of Colorado athletic department with primary focus on Athletic Game Operations and Event Management. This position will provide professional assistance to the Assistant AD - CU Events Center and Game Day Operations. This position will focus on the operations and events taking place at the CU Events Center, as well as assigned Olympic sports. This position will also be responsible for the daily supervision and maintenance of the Athletic Facilities including event preparation and event management. Duties include assisting in planning of various projects, procurement and contract management, building maintenance and management, cleaning, health and safety, communication and management of student work force.

This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletics Department’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big12 Conference and the NCAA.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Game Operations and Events

• Oversee creation, implementation, and execution of assigned athletic department events.
• Responsible for the successful hosting and game day operations for assigned Athletic Department home games and events
• Responsible for the event planning and management for assigned external events held within the CU Events Center
• Assist in managing all duties for all assigned events, including intercollegiate, campus and special events; which include but are not limited to setting up for the event, assisting to areas of need during the event and breaking down the event.
• Coordinates with appropriate units in the Athletic Department along with conference and external partners for various needs pertaining to assigned games and matches.
• Work with Ralphie's Green Stampede and Campus to reduce waste for day to day and event operations

Student Management

• Hire, train, manage and mentor student employees so that they can become integral personnel within the department
• Schedule and oversee students during events to assist, set-up facility and complete tasks throughout the event as needed
• Track, manage student payroll budget and submit payroll for all student employees

Facility Scheduling

• Implementation and integration of EMS (Event Management Systems). Evaluate current procedures related to facility scheduling and update all policies and procedures. Assist with facility and event scheduling for athletic facilities. Track all contracts and payments owed to the University of Colorado Athletic Department for assigned facility rentals and staffing. Assists with maintaining and distributing facilities activity calendar, approves or denies facility rental for specific events and arranges technical requirements such as parking, staffing and any other services that might be necessary for the standards of event management within the Athletic Department within the University of Colorado.

Facility Management

• Identify and schedule maintenance of the Athletic Facilities in preparation for scheduled events. Duties include working with Assistant Athletic Director to prepare documents in conjunction with Athletic Facilities and University Facilities Management for submission for work requests, work with vendors and contractors during projects, identify areas of improvement for future consideration, use sound mind when determining cost preventive measures when planning areas of interest for improvement and suggest areas of need for maintenance within the facility in coordination with Assistant Athletic Director
• Responsible for daily facility reviews of selected facilities for upcoming events; works closely with internal and external constituencies to coordinate facility and maintenance tasks

Emergency Management

• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise. Urgent issues that come up may not be expected. These issues may not be facility related, but may be athletic program related within regards to practices and competitions.
• Emergency issues will be dealt with on a case by case basis, but nonetheless are the highest of priorities and should be dealt with accordingly.

Other Duties as Assigned

What We Can Offer

• Starting salary range is $58,000 - $62,000. Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.
• Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit.
• Per Nike Elite Policy. Supplemental camp pay.
• Per Athletic Department Summer Camp Policy.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years experience in event and facility operations. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Significant evening and weekend hours.
• Willingness to work beyond a 40-hour/week schedule to manage events that may be scheduled on evenings, weekends and / or holidays.

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated organizational ability and a strict attention to detail.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as it applies to events, donors, student-athletes and venues.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of protocol and etiquette and the ability to employ tact in difficult situations.
• Demonstrated capability to work closely with diverse teams of people to accomplish complex tasks and initiative on schedule and on budget.
• Excellent computer skills including ability to use PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, desktop publishing programs and databases.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Two years of experience in event planning and managing game day and other events.
• One year of experience managing student staff.
• Experience operating a forklift, or ability to learn.
• Experience working athletic events for a college or professional team.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply 1/4/25 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.

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