Assistant Director of Operations – Athletes Village

EXPIRED

About the Job

Job Duties
1. Facilities Operations (70%)
a. Primary contact for daily operations for select Athletes Village venues: Land O’ Lakes Center for Excellence (Men’s Basketball Practice Facility, Women’s Basketball Practice Facility) and the new Gymnastics Performance Center (completion Dec. 2024), Lindahl Academic Center, etc.
b. Assist with operations and events at other facilities: Bierman Athletic Center, Larson Football Performance Center, Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, John W. Mooty Golf Facility, Siebert Field, Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, Track and Field Stadium, Indoor Fieldhouse.
c. Contribute to development of the facility operating budget and monitor monthly expenditures. Specifically, monitor monthly expenditures for Bierman Athletic Center and Gymnastics Performance Facility
d. Develop work plans to prepare the facilities for Gopher practices and any other booked events in assigned facilities.
e. Responsible for building maintenance, coordinating physical plant work orders, event conversions, and monitoring and inspections of campus custodial staff.
f. Work with the Director of Operations to identify capital needs and repair/replacement projects and develop long/short term goals for facility improvements. Coordinate repair and replacement projects including project expenditures for Bierman Athletic Center, Land O’ Lakes Center for Excellence, and Gymnastics Performance Facility.
g. Management of part time student employees- including hiring, training and annual evaluations while following the Universities policies and procedures.
h. Educate and train Athletes Village coaches and on daily life safety plans and emergency procedures for the complex.
i. Scheduling of facilities and communicating those schedules to building occupants as directed.
j. This position will assist with oversight of preventative maintenance and emergency repairs for the facilities listed above while working with Athletic Facilities staff, Facilities Management and outside contractors to keep our facilities updated and successfully maintained.
k. This position will coordinate the rental of equipment needed for building maintenance and repair to include but not limited to high lifts.
l. Oversee and manage all supply ordering and purchasing for the facility while following proper University and departmental procedures and protocols.

About the Job

Job Duties
1. Facilities Operations (70%)
a. Primary contact for daily operations for select Athletes Village venues: Land O’ Lakes Center for Excellence (Men’s Basketball Practice Facility, Women’s Basketball Practice Facility) and the new Gymnastics Performance Center (completion Dec. 2024), Lindahl Academic Center, etc.
b. Assist with operations and events at other facilities: Bierman Athletic Center, Larson Football Performance Center, Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, John W. Mooty Golf Facility, Siebert Field, Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, Track and Field Stadium, Indoor Fieldhouse.
c. Contribute to development of the facility operating budget and monitor monthly expenditures. Specifically, monitor monthly expenditures for Bierman Athletic Center and Gymnastics Performance Facility
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d. Develop work plans to prepare the facilities for Gopher practices and any other booked events in assigned facilities.
e. Responsible for building maintenance, coordinating physical plant work orders, event conversions, and monitoring and inspections of campus custodial staff.
f. Work with the Director of Operations to identify capital needs and repair/replacement projects and develop long/short term goals for facility improvements. Coordinate repair and replacement projects including project expenditures for Bierman Athletic Center, Land O’ Lakes Center for Excellence, and Gymnastics Performance Facility.
g. Management of part time student employees- including hiring, training and annual evaluations while following the Universities policies and procedures.
h. Educate and train Athletes Village coaches and on daily life safety plans and emergency procedures for the complex.
i. Scheduling of facilities and communicating those schedules to building occupants as directed.
j. This position will assist with oversight of preventative maintenance and emergency repairs for the facilities listed above while working with Athletic Facilities staff, Facilities Management and outside contractors to keep our facilities updated and successfully maintained.
k. This position will coordinate the rental of equipment needed for building maintenance and repair to include but not limited to high lifts.
l. Oversee and manage all supply ordering and purchasing for the facility while following proper University and departmental procedures and protocols.

1. Events Operations (20%)
   a. Assist in assigning part time staff to provide facility coverage at all events held in the facility
   b. Prepare for Gopher Game Days and events at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, Siebert Field, Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, the Track and Field Stadium, and the annual Griak Cross Country Races at Les Bolstad Golf Course.

2. Other duties to be assigned. (10%)
   a. Assist with card access control for all Athletes Village venues.
   b. Coordinate and initiate tasks related to grounds and sports field maintenance with the Athletic Facilities Turf Manager and athletic turf staff.
   c. Manage the parking areas around the complex including temporary parking passes

Personnel Responsible For:
Part-time staff of twenty (20) Student Laborers
a. Assist all aspects with the hiring of 20 part-time student employees.
b. Properly train students on all custodial tasks to be completed as well as event conversions.
c. Conducts performance evaluations on all part-time employees to communicate expected levels of performance.

Salary: commensurate with experience. Salary range of $45,000- $48,000. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
-BA/BS in Sports Management or related field OR a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least 4 years
-3 years of experience in a sports facility setting – education can count towards the total years
- Basic knowledge of NCAA and B1G rules and regulations
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays based on facility events

Preferred Qualifications
-3 years of athletic facility experience at a Power 5/FBS College/University/Professional sports
-MA/MS in Sports Management or related field
- Experience with facility software scheduling platforms
- Experience in workforce management/employee scheduling platform

About the Department

With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference – our teams have won more than 200 conference titles to go with 26 national titles. There are more than 600 student-athletes and nearly 300 full-time employees in our athletics department. That community has built Minnesota into a nation’s top-ranked public school with respect to student-athlete academic performance in each of the past four years, a span of time during which the Gophers have won 13 conference team titles and a collection of individual conference and national crowns. Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on the northern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heart of a bustling, modern metro area. We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years to come. Ski-U-Mah!

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Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

How To Apply

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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