Senior Associate AD - Capital Projects, Facilities & Events

Job Description

Under the direction of the Deputy Athletics Director for External Engagement & Revenue Generation, the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Capital Projects, Facilities & Events will support and enhance the mission of the Vanderbilt Athletics Department. This position will serve as the supervisor of the following areas: capital projects, facilities, event management, championships, and venue management.

About the Work Unit

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship, and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams, 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Deputy Athletics Director for External Engagement & Revenue Generation, the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Capital Projects, Facilities & Events will support and enhance the mission of the Vanderbilt Athletics Department. This position will serve as the supervisor of the following areas: capital projects, facilities, event management, championships, and venue management.

About the Work Unit

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship, and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams, 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership for assigned areas of responsibility, which include capital projects, facilities, event management/operations, championships, and venue management.
• Work closely with department leadership to plan and execute facility development, including space planning, facility master planning, renovations and capital projects.
• Lead in the development execution of policies and procedures relative to Vanderbilt Athletics facilities with an emphasis on operational efficiency and quality.
• Lead and manage the facilities, events and operations staff that includes full-time exempt staff, full-time non-exempt staff, part-time hourly staff, and student workers.
• Conduct all business in accordance with department, University, conference, and NCAA regulations.
• Demonstrate an active and engaged commitment to efficient stewardship of University resources (operational, financial, and human), in a manner consistent with University objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Athletics Director for External Engagement & Revenue Generation and/or Athletics Senior Staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is necessary; Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years relevant experience is necessary.
• 5+ years management experience in NCAA Division I intercollegiate Athletics or equivalent is necessary.
• Extensive supervisory experience is necessary.

_ Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to providecontinuous,up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records. _

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.