Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities Operations & Event Management

EXPIRED

_ Note for Current UM Employees _

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position oversees the day-to-day operations of athletic grounds and facilities, event management, budgets for athletic facilities, and capital building projects. The incumbent develops and implements current and long term plans to ensure the efficient maintenance and operation of athletic venues, capital improvement building projects, resolution of external fan management issues, organizational structure and staffing, budget utilization, and event management.

_ Note for Current UM Employees _

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position oversees the day-to-day operations of athletic grounds and facilities, event management, budgets for athletic facilities, and capital building projects. The incumbent develops and implements current and long term plans to ensure the efficient maintenance and operation of athletic venues, capital improvement building projects, resolution of external fan management issues, organizational structure and staffing, budget utilization, and event management.

Examples of Work Performed

• Maintains interface with auxiliaries and local agencies of the University and community to facilitate and direct capital improvement projects.
• Serves as lead manager for capital improvements and lead contact for architects and construction foreman.
• Meets with mayor and city planners.
• Oversees athletic grounds maintenance, equipment procedures, facility needs, policies and procedures, and personnel.
• Communicates with business office to maintain a running balance of expenditures.
• Reviews and makes determinations for purchase requisitions and budget requests.
• Establishes methods for cost efficiency and cost reduction, develops cost analysis and efficiency planning, and determines budget needs for future needs and day-to-day capital.
• Reviews procedures to establish maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Establishes methods and organizational structure for facility and event management.
• Manages the security of all athletic venues and facilities.
• Reviews overall work schedules related to athletic events.
• Recommends with Facilities Planning contracts proposed.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Oversees day-to-day operation of Athletics facilities and event management.
2. Maintains and reviews the budget for Athletics equipment, facilities, and maintenance.
3. Reviews and approves all purchase requisitions related to facilities, facility maintenance, and equipment.
4. Develops current and long-range plans to ensure the efficient maintenance and operation of Athletics facilities.
5. Oversees the performance of personnel as designated by the Athletics Director.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

AND

Experience:
Five (5) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth andapproved by the Department of Human Resources.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

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EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.