18-Sep-2024

Director of Rentals, Facilities & Operations

Athletics - Facilities & Operations

91083BR

University Job Title

Events Specialist

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

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18-Sep-2024

Director of Rentals, Facilities & Operations

Athletics - Facilities & Operations

91083BR

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University Job Title

Events Specialist

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Athletics

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

20 Tower Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus:

Directly reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations, this position is primarily accountable for all facility rentals, oversight and supervision of camps/clinics, and third-party agreements.

Primary Responsibilities are reflected below:

Responsible for planning, coordination, oversight and execution of all rental agreements; including camps/clinics, external rentals and campus events for all athletic facilities. Responsible for the promotion, booking, vendor coordination, and contract administration of all rentals. Responsible for booking rentals and responding to inquiries in a timely, effective and proactive manner. Coordinate event planning meetings and/or walkthroughs with various constituents (i.e. rental party, vendors, grounds, facilities, custodial, etc.), as needed.

Coordinate logistics and communication through the event planning process and event execution with all necessary constituents. Develop and enhance operating procedures, implement innovative and creative solutions, and recommend best practices to provide excellent customer service to clients. Responsible for meeting revenue rental goals outlined by Athletics Administration and actively promoting rental opportunities. Manage and monitor operational budgets in a fiscally responsible manner.

Assist with facility management responsibilities (i.e. submitting work requests, graphics enhancements, gameday coverage, etc.) as assigned. Responsible for the management of assigned varsity sport facilities; including scheduling for all varsity games, practices, recreation/club/intramurals and third-party rentals and inputting into appropriate scheduling software. Assist with the management, scheduling, and hiring of staff for assigned varsity sport facilities.

Assist with management of casual and student employment at assigned varsity sport facilities. Work collaboratively with the union on Clerical and Technical employees’ schedules, overtime allocations, grievances, etc. Assist with other duties as assigned in facilities and operations as needed.

Essential Duties

1. Performs and directs game-day varsity sport operations, learning all aspects of operational needs.2. Serves as director of home game operations for at least one sport per season. This includes managing and directing contest staff, officials, security and law enforcement; providing customer service and crowd control to spectators; working with Yale coaches, visiting coaches, and internal departments.3. Participates in the planning and execution of the Compliance programming for all 35-varsity sport programs.4. Assists with Student-Athlete SAAC Committee, Kiphuth Leadership Committee, and Captains Council.5. Assists with facility operations for all 35-Varsity Programs.6. Plans and directs facility rentals for the Department working with internal and external groups.7. Serves on Contest Management Committee for the Department.8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Strong organizational and communication skills, oral and written.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong customer service skills and ability to build professional relationships with rental groups.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to think critically and strategically about all aspects of the operation.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to learn and develop skills in various software used (i.e. 25Live, Salesforce, Bond Sports). Knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, and Google Documents required.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Weekend Hours Required?

Yes

Evening Hours Required?

Yes

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

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