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08/12/2024
PRN39591B
Director, Operations & Logistics
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08/12/2024
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Director, Operations & Logistics
Director of Stadium, Arena & Campus Event Services
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Executive
No
40
Full Time
Day
President
00842 - Rice-Eccles Stadium
Campus
Salt Lake City, UT
External Posting
$150,000 to $160,000
11/12/2024
No
The University of Utah invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of stadium, arena, & campus event services This is an on-site leadership role.
Located in the bustling urban landscape of Salt Lake City, the University of Utah stands as the state’s flagship institution and the region’s hub of higher education. The University of Utah is a Tier 1 research university and a member of the exclusive Association of American Universities. Home to the state’s only academic medical center, the university offers world-class health care education and patient care.
Reporting to the executive director of auxiliary services, the director of stadium, arena, & campus event services manages and administers the daily operations of the department (SA&
CES
), which includes two large public assembly buildings, Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Jon M. Huntsman Center, the primary homes for Utah Athletics’ competitions. These competitions include, but are not limited to, Utah Football, Utah Lacrosse, Utah Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Utah Gymnastics, and Utah Volleyball. The venues host 50+ events per year and were recently announced as the site for the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies (having successfully hosted previously in 2002). The director supervises and manages a staff of approximately 90 full- and part-time employees, including four direct reports, administers annual revenues of $7 million (with expected growth), and formulates and directs the implementation of realistic operating budgets for all SA&
CES
units.
Click here to view the complete position profile.
The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related area (or equivalency: two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education) plus eight years of progressively responsible experience managing and operating large event venues and complex teams. Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills are also required. A master’s degree in business administration or related area is preferred.
Benefited Staff
The University of Utah has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin September 9, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/positio...
Contact J. Scott Derrick at jsd@spelmanandjohnson.com
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com .
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior
URS
service, may elect to enroll in
URS
if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from
URS
are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34
CFR
part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (
OEO
/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
* How many years of progressively more responsible management experience do you have?
Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169 3. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
University of Utah record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Iowa State University | — | 14–1 | 6 | — |
University of Houston | — | 12–3 | 3 | — |
University of Kansas | — | 12–3 | 8 | — |
West Virginia University | — | 12–3 | 29 | — |
University of Central Florida | — | 11–4 | 78 | — |
Texas Tech University | — | 11–4 | 19 | — |
Baylor University | — | 10–4 | 20 | — |
University of Arizona | — | 10–5 | 16 | — |
Brigham Young University | — | 10–5 | 48 | — |
University of Cincinnati | — | 10–5 | 41 | — |
Arizona State University | — | 10–5 | 55 | — |
Texas Christian University | — | 9–6 | 73 | — |
University of Colorado at Boulder | — | 9–6 | 87 | — |
Oklahoma State University | — | 9–6 | 115 | — |
University of Utah | — | 9–6 | 74 | — |
Kansas State University | — | 7–8 | 132 | — |
University of Utah record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Texas Christian University | — | 17–1 | 8 | — |
Kansas State University | — | 17–1 | 5 | — |
Baylor University | — | 14–3 | 26 | — |
Oklahoma State University | — | 14–2 | 27 | — |
West Virginia University | — | 13–3 | 13 | — |
University of Utah | — | 13–3 | 25 | — |
Iowa State University | — | 12–6 | 45 | — |
University of Colorado at Boulder | — | 12–4 | 67 | — |
Texas Tech University | — | 12–6 | 84 | — |
University of Kansas | — | 11–5 | 75 | — |
University of Arizona | — | 11–7 | 83 | — |
Brigham Young University | — | 10–6 | 80 | — |
University of Cincinnati | — | 10–5 | 60 | — |
Arizona State University | — | 8–9 | 123 | — |
University of Central Florida | — | 7–8 | 157 | — |
University of Houston | — | 4–12 | 178 | — |
University of Utah record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
University of Arizona | 7–2 | 10–3 | 14 | — |
Oklahoma State University | 7–2 | 10–4 | 20 | — |
Iowa State University | 6–3 | 7–6 | — | — |
Kansas State University | 6–3 | 9–4 | 25 | — |
West Virginia University | 6–3 | 9–4 | — | — |
Texas Tech University | 5–4 | 7–6 | — | — |
University of Kansas | 5–4 | 9–4 | — | — |
University of Utah | 5–4 | 8–5 | — | — |
Texas Christian University | 3–6 | 5–7 | — | — |
University of Central Florida | 3–6 | 6–7 | — | — |
Baylor University | 2–7 | 3–9 | — | — |
University of Houston | 2–7 | 4–8 | — | — |
Brigham Young University | 2–7 | 5–7 | — | — |
Arizona State University | 2–7 | 3–9 | — | — |
University of Colorado at Boulder | 1–8 | 4–8 | — | — |
University of Cincinnati | 1–8 | 3–9 | — | — |
University of Utah record compared to the conference
School | Conference Ranking | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|
University of Cincinnati | — | — | — |
Oklahoma State University | — | — | — |
University of Kansas | — | — | — |
University of Houston | — | — | — |
Texas Tech University | — | — | — |
University of Colorado at Boulder | — | — | — |
Kansas State University | — | — | — |
University of Utah | 1 of 8 | — | 996 |
Brigham Young University | 2 of 4 | — | 976 |
West Virginia University | 3 of 4 | — | 995 |
Iowa State University | 4 of 4 | — | 990 |
Arizona State University | 5 of 8 | — | 1000 |
University of Arizona | 6 of 8 | — | 991 |
University of Utah record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona State University | — | 28–7 | — | — |
Brigham Young University | — | 25–7 | — | — |
University of Kansas | — | 24–6 | — | — |
Iowa State University | — | 20–10 | — | — |
University of Houston | — | 19–10 | — | — |
Texas Christian University | — | 17–15 | — | — |
Baylor University | — | 17–13 | — | — |
University of Central Florida | — | 17–12 | — | — |
Kansas State University | — | 16–11 | — | — |
University of Colorado at Boulder | — | 16–15 | — | — |
University of Cincinnati | — | 12–16 | — | — |
Texas Tech University | — | 11–19 | — | — |
University of Utah | — | 11–19 | — | — |
West Virginia University | — | 9–22 | — | — |
University of Arizona | — | 8–23 | — | — |
University of Utah past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Craig Smith |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Craig Smith |
– | 9–6 | |
2023-2024 |
Craig Smith |
– | 19–14 | |
2022-2023 |
Craig Smith |
10–10 | 17–15 | |
2021-2022 |
Craig Smith |
4–16 | 11–20 | |
2020-2021 |
Larry Krystkowiak |
8–11 | 12–13 | |
2019-2020 |
Larry Krystkowiak |
7–11 | 16–15 | |
2018-2019 |
Larry Krystkowiak |
11–7 | 17–14 |
University of Utah past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 |
Gavin Petersen |
– | 13–3 | |
2023-2024 |
Lynne Roberts |
– | 20–10 | |
2022-2023 |
Lynne Roberts |
15–3 | 27–5 | |
2021-2022 |
Lynne Roberts |
8–7 | 20–11 | |
2020-2021 |
Lynne Roberts |
4–15 | 5–16 | |
2019-2020 |
Lynne Roberts |
6–12 | 14–17 | |
2018-2019 |
Lynne Roberts |
9–9 | 20–10 |
University of Utah past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Kyle Whittingham |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Kyle Whittingham |
– | 5–7 | |
2023-2024 |
Kyle Whittingham |
5–4 | 8–5 | |
2022-2023 |
Kyle Whittingham |
7–2 | 10–4 | |
2021-2022 |
Kyle Whittingham |
8–1 | 10–4 | |
2020-2021 |
Kyle Whittingham |
3–2 | 3–2 | |
2019-2020 |
Kyle Whittingham |
8–1 | 11–3 | |
2018-2019 |
Kyle Whittingham |
6–3 | 9–5 |
University of Utah past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Carly Dockendorf |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Carly Dockendorf |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Carly Dockendorf |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Tom Farden |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
Tom Farden |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
Tom Farden |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
Tom Farden |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
Tom Farden |
– | – |
University of Utah past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Andrew McMinn |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Andrew McMinn |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Andrew McMinn |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Andrew McMinn |
– | 12–5 | |
2021-2022 |
Andrew McMinn |
– | 10–4 | |
2020-2021 |
Brian Holman |
– | 4–7 | |
2019-2020 |
Brian Holman |
– | 3–3 | |
2018-2019 | – | 5–10 |
University of Utah past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Beth Launiere |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Beth Launiere |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Beth Launiere |
– | 11–19 | |
2022-2023 |
Beth Launiere |
– | 15–16 | |
2021-2022 |
Beth Launiere |
– | 22–9 | |
2020-2021 |
Beth Launiere |
– | 13–5 | |
2019-2020 |
Beth Launiere |
– | 24–10 | |
2018-2019 |
Beth Launiere |
– | 19–14 |
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