Director of Operations

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Description

The Director of Operations will manage the day-to-day operations of athletic events and facilities unit as well as the event operations for assigned sports and outside events.

Job Duties

• Oversee and manage assigned athletics facilities to monitor facility set-up, usage, and security.
• Serve as a primary Game Day Administrator for the athletic department and manage assigned sports including the creation and execution of game-day management plans to ensure a positive game-day experience for all student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.
• Oversee improvements to better serve clients and improve the efficiency and safety of each facility for events.

Welcome to Samford University's application process powered by NeoEd!

You can submit an online application by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Posting, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our new online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload a saved document on your computer containing your information, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to job qualification information. Demographic information is maintained only for statistical reporting and is not associated with individual applications.

It is important that you review any prepopulated information as applications must show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Description

The Director of Operations will manage the day-to-day operations of athletic events and facilities unit as well as the event operations for assigned sports and outside events.

Job Duties

• Oversee and manage assigned athletics facilities to monitor facility set-up, usage, and security.
• Serve as a primary Game Day Administrator for the athletic department and manage assigned sports including the creation and execution of game-day management plans to ensure a positive game-day experience for all student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.
• Oversee improvements to better serve clients and improve the efficiency and safety of each facility for events.
• Coordinate maintenance requests with the Assistant AD for Facilities and Equipment Services for athletics facilities to promote facility operations and cleanliness.
• Serves as scheduling contact for the Athletic Department as it pertains to practices, events, camps, and outside groups’ use of athletic facilities.
• Directs, schedules, assigns, & supports the execution of event operations for all pre/regular season, tournament, and post-season athletic contests, as well as, other external events including contract negotiations, preparation, and execution.
• Create and execute facility rental agreements with campus organizations and outside groups requesting to use athletic facilities.
• Provides excellent customer service to athletic department coaches and staff, campus departments and organizations, and external organizations to encourage continual and regular use of all athletics facilities.
• Assist Associate AD of Event Operations with budget preparation for the unit.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to prepare facilities for the various events.
• Position requires working evenings, and weekends, as well as other related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with previous experience working in an athletics-related field. A Master’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Working Knowledge of NCAA and Southern Conference rules and regulations with a personal commitment to operate within those rules is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working within an intercollegiate athletic program in the areas of facilities or operations.