ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

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Responsible for the planning and management of all home game day, outside event and daily facility operations.

Basic Responsibilities.

Plan and direct all home game day and outside event operations/management. 

Oversee the day-to-day management of facilities usage and maintenance, including, repairs, minor renovations, and scheduling. 

Assist in other departmental projects and initiatives as determined by the Deputy AD.

Essential Duties include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

 

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ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

‌

Responsible for the planning and management of all home game day, outside event and daily facility operations.

Basic Responsibilities.

Plan and direct all home game day and outside event operations/management. 

Oversee the day-to-day management of facilities usage and maintenance, including, repairs, minor renovations, and scheduling. 

Assist in other departmental projects and initiatives as determined by the Deputy AD.

Essential Duties include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

 

A. Plan and direct all home game day and outside event operations/management.

Ensure all athletic games and outside events are operated in a first-class, fan-friendly manner.

Foster cooperative working relationships with coaches, staff, and other university personnel. 

Recruit, hire, train and schedule event management staff (students, staff, contract labor) including all game day and ticket operations.

Communicate and coordinate with visiting teams and officials prior to arrival, ensure their needs are met on game day. 

Set up and tear down for game days and events, including tables/chairs, parking signs, ticketing and replay systems, etc. 

Have thorough understanding of all facility functions including lights, scoreboards, replay, audio/visual, etc.

Have previous knowledge of and commitment to operate all contests according to NCAA, WAC Conference and University guidelines.

Maintain accurate and detailed records including time sheets, payroll, event financials, operations checklists, and other related documents. 

Assist with tracking, organizing, and submitting invoices, as well as monitoring expenses for events. 

Approve time for all workers in a timely manner.

Generate revenue by booking and hosting outside events. 

Draft, revise and send facility rental contracts.

Work with risk management and legal services to ensure appropriate levels of insurance are provided by outside groups.

B. Oversee the day-to-day management of facilities usage and maintenance, including repairs, minor renovations, and scheduling.

Management of all athletic facility scheduling and maintenance requests, including coordination with campus partners, staff, security, custodial, etc. Communicate and coordinate regularly with Deputy AD. 

Meet with campus and outside trades to discuss solutions, take bids on facility needs. Coordination and scheduling of trades to complete necessary repairs and enhancements. 

Create and maintain master facility calendar. 

Responsible for submitting, tracking and ensuring completion of works orders and HVAC scheduling.

Assist with tracking, organizing, and submitting invoices, as well as monitoring expenses for facilities. 

As needed assist facilities staff in completion tasks. 

C. Assist in other departmental and university wide projects and initiatives as determined by the Deputy AD. 

    1. Serve as UIL regional director, coordinating and executing UIL spring meet. 

2. Assist in creation of facilities maintenance master plan

3. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assist in the hiring and training of part-time workers for athletic events.

Prepare work schedules and assignments for interns and student workers.

Professional Development Requirements:

Skills:

1.    Superb organizational and communication skills.

2.    Excellent attention to detail

3.    Ability to organize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate number of office functions, while maintaining a courteous and professional attitude.

4.    Strong knowledge of NCAA, WAC Conference, and ACU rules/regulations.

5.    Ability to work flexible, non-traditional hours and adjust to a varied schedule.

B. Training Opportunities:

Communication seminars.

Leadership and supervisory skills seminars.

Conflict management workshops.

NCAA compliance training.

Professional
 

Bachelor’s degree required, Masters degree preferred.

Experience in sports administration, game operations/event management, or business operations, with a strong skill in at least one area.

Personal
 

Christian beliefs and values.

Ability to establish and nurture strong relationships.

Proactive attitude and approach to daily work, a team player. 

A high degree of self-motivation.

Understanding of college athletics at the NCAA Division I level.

Commitment to quality and excellence.
 

Physical Demands:

 

Ability to endure long hours of work.

Extended periods of walking and climbing stairs.

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Ability to lift tables and chairs to arrange events.

Work nights and weekends from September through May.

Possible exposure to weather extremes.

Ability to endure extended periods of sitting and typing at a computer.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.

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