Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations

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Position Information

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S05735P

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Posting Number

S05735P

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Position Title

Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations

UTSystem Title

Associate Director of Athletic

Department

Athletics

Location

Arlington

Job Family

Facilities/Construction

Position Status

Full-time

Work Hours

Standard

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Open to

External and Internal

Salary

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis

Monthly

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Benefits at UTA

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.

UTA

is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students,

UTA

is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research,

UTA

is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution.

UTA

ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023).

UTA

is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (

HSI

) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (

AANAPISI

), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore,

UTA

is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its

RISE

100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position

UTA

as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administr... . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join

UTA

during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

The Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations oversees all athletic facility management and event operations, ensures venue readiness, supervises staff, and manages game day logistics. The position also focuses on building external partnerships to generate revenue through third-party events and plays an active role in departmental strategy as a member of the

UTA

Impact Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise a team of full-time and part-time employees responsible for facilities operations, game-day management, and athletic field maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and staff development.

Lead the planning, setup, and execution of athletic events, including practices, games, and special events, while serving as the primary liaison between sport coaches, administrators, and facilities staff. Serve as primary contact for post-season event bids.

Oversee game-day operations including the hiring, training, assignments, and accountability for game day support staff; ensuring compliance with

NCAA

, Conference, and University rules; managing crowd control, security, guest services, and emergency protocols; serve as the liaison to game officials, ensuring all logistical needs are met.

Manage daily facility operations, including logistics preparation, repairs, access requests, and maintenance to keep athletic venues in peak condition. Work closely with campus partners and outside vendors to ensure the timely completion of projects and maintain high facility standards and security protocols.

Develop and implement plans for hosting multiple outside events and facility rentals, including pre-planning, budgets, and conducting analytical assessments of potential events and forecasts. Collaborate with the

CFO

to improve business practices and financial outcomes for these events.

Actively build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, identifying opportunities to drive revenue through third-party events and facility rentals. Engage in outreach and networking to secure business and establish long-term partnerships

Develop and monitor operating budgets for athletic facilities and events, ensuring all financial resources are managed effectively and within budgetary limits.

Participate as a Senior Staff member on the

UTA

Impact Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making for the department and University initiatives.

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience; or any equal combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Seven (7) or more years of

NCAA

Division I athletic department experience in facility management and operations.

Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Solid organizational and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders at various levels.

Capacity for critical thinking and the ability to challenge assumptions and think creatively.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (

UTA

or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Open Until Filled | | | Minimum Number of References Required | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Accepted | 3 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. |

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of experience do you have in a NCAA Division I athletics environment?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How many years of experience do you have working in facilities management?

   • None/less than 3 years
   • 3 to 4 years
   • 5 to 6 years
   • 7 years or more

2. * How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

   • None/less than 2 years
   • 3 to 4 years
   • 4 to 5 years
   • 6 or more years

Documents Needed To Apply

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

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