Assistant Director of Event Management

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 11 hours ago(2/1/2026 12:16 AM)

Requisition ID 2026-9838

# of Openings 1

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification Exempt

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Assistant Director of Event Management

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 11 hours ago(2/1/2026 12:16 AM)

Requisition ID 2026-9838

# of Openings 1

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification Exempt

Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100%

College Athletics

Department Athletics Event Management

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

Telework Eligible No

Overview

The Assistant Director of Event Management (Athletic Event Coordinator I) will report to the Director of Event Management. Among the key duties of this position are the following: oversee scheduling and coordination of Athletic facilities, event coordination and facility preparation, help with facility upkeep and projects as needed. 

Responsibilities

• Manages event set-up and ensures that athletic venues are in accordance with Conference and NCAA regulations for assigned sports.
• Ensures that proper safety and crowd control measures are in place for all athletic events.
• Coordinates game officials prior to each event assigned and follows conference policies on arrival, security, meals, and parking.
• Directs operations meetings to coordinate all aspects for internal and external entities for each athletic event.
• This position will also oversee student event staff and special groups used for events including table crew, replay technicians, field crew, official book, game clock, etc. Is responsible for hiring, training and scheduling these positions.
• Serves as a department liaison with various campus entities, i.e. facilities, police, telecommunications, fire, risk management, public safety
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise a student crew of approximately 8 hourly employees for game day event tasks and office hours
• Athletic Department maintenance and upkeep for all venues and fields in conjunction with the Director of Facilities and University Facilities Department
• Assist with scheduling the Stan Laub Indoor Training Center and the Wayne Estes Center along with soccer, softball, track, cross country and football fields for internal and external use
• Supervise the use of all facilities and develop and enforce building policies
• Coordinate all game day functions for facility prep for assigned sports
• Routine checks of all athletics facilities and assist the Director of Facilities in coordinating routine maintenance and repairs with Facilities
• Assist game management and operations as assigned, including set up and take down for 16 NCAA Division 1 sports
• Assist event operation for additional campus events (i.e. campus tours, Sagebrush Awards, scrimmages, family fun day, etc.)
• Manage document upkeep and creation (visiting team guide, rental policies, rental invoices, signage, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in athletic events
• Experience in spreadsheet programs and word-processing
• Must adhere to the University Travel and Driving policies; ability to drive locally and in the surrounding areas
• Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule and more than 40 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Division I athletic experience
• Familiarity with sports/athletics
• Experience with Utah State University Athletics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment with professionalism and resourcefulness, share workloads, appropriately prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage numerous, simultaneous events while maintaining meticulous attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Ability to understand and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse population

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

*updated 12/2025

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

 

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

 

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

 

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

 

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Matthew Pinner Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office matthew.pinner@usu.edu 435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D 1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322  

Cody Carmichael

Title IX Coordinator

cody.carmichael@usu.edu

435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

 

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

 

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

 

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

 

*updated 10/2025

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