Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week

40

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Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week

40

Months per year

12

Position Number

012504

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC10

Classification Title

University Program Specialist

Working Title

Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations

Salary Range

$41,028 - $47,162

Anticipate Hiring Range

$41,028 - $47,162

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics (Adm)

Work Unit

Athletics Admin/Support

Work Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required in conjunction with athletic event schedules.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position serves as the Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations. Under the leadership and guidance of the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Events, this position is responsible for the management of athletic events to support the mission of the department. This position provides professional event services and facility management for the campus and the greater Charlotte community.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Essential Job Duties

• The Associate Director is responsible for the daily operation, management, and safety of athletic events.
• This position serves as the event manager for assigned sports.
• The incumbent, in coordination with the Director of Athletic Facilities and Events, manages and directs all aspects of events and assures the department provides a high level of customer service.
• Responsibilities of this position include safety, coordination of event set-ups, oversight of planned routine maintenance & repairs for assigned facilities, as well as the Athletic Facilities and Event Interns.
• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures.
• Develops and updates the Emergency Action Plan for athletic facilities in collaboration with the Emergency Management department.
• Responsible for coordinating the use of athletic facilities for all scheduled University and community events.
• Responsible for the production and modification of the Game Day Operations Manual and provides specific Game Day information in organized formats to all involved parties.
• Will also coordinate with campus departments for facility support as needed (Police, Parking, Facilities Management, Recycling, Waste Management).

Other Work Responsibilities

• The incumbent is expected to collaborate and take an active role in all athletic department facility operations.
• Collaborates with fellow Facilities and Events staff on EAPs for Athletic Events.
• Trains temp and student staff on safety and evacuation procedures.
• Ability to evaluate and implement ideas and best practices for the safety and security of all athletic facilities and events.
• Works diligently to promote a positive relationship with on-campus and off-campus groups.
• All communications and work products produced must meet the expected high level of a professional.
• Attention to detail is critical.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with direct supervision of full-time staff, interns, and/or student staff.
• Budget management experience.
• Extensive experience in managing large-scale events, conferences, and sporting events, including facility and venue operations, with demonstrated expertise in crowd management, safety, and security.
• Experience in college athletics with prior facility and event management experience in a university setting.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Work Location

Athletic Facilities

Posting date

01/07/2026

Closing date

01/21/2026

Proposed Hire Date

02/02/2026

Contact Information

Special Notes to Applicants

• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/bene...
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions (see the job duties section of previous employment).
• Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.
• Please upload reference information, including ​names, position titles, and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ​two​ current/previous supervisors. The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience related to the area of assignment, or equivalent combination of training and experience? All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

   • Yes, a bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience related to the area of assignment
   • Yes, an associates degree and three (3) years of experience related to the area of assignment
   • Yes, a high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of of experience related to the area of assignment
   • Yes, Master's degree or above and experience related to the area of assignment
   • No

4. * Do you have budget management experience? If so, please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have experience with direct supervision of full-time staff, interns, and/or student staff? If yes, please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have professional experience managing large-scale events? Please explain.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have crowd management, safety, and security experience? If yes, please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have experience working in a university setting or with college athletics?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

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