Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Job Description:

Position #: A00213

Department: Athletic Administration

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Staff

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 7/13/24


Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University-Jonesboro, a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) member of the Sun Belt Conference that sponsors 16 sports, seeks applicants for an Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of athletic grounds, facilities, and event management
• Maintain and review budget for athletics equipment, facilities, and maintenance
• Develop game operation plans and resolutions for external fan management issues
• Establish methods and organizational structure for facility and game management
• Manage all aspects of facility management, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and capital projects
• Serve as primary or secondary Event Manager for athletic and non-athletic events in athletic facilities
• Manage scheduling and assignment of competition dates and practice time
• Implement current and long-term plans for efficient maintenance and operation of athletic venues and capital improvement projects
• Serve as lead representative for athletics in capital improvement projects related to athletic facilities
• Develop cost efficiency methods and cost reduction strategies, including budget planning
• Review procedures for equipment and facility maintenance
• Coordinate with university's Facilities and Planning Services for updates, maintenance, and enhancements
• Collaborate with vendors to assess bids and recommend equipment, materials, and services
• Prioritize current and future athletic facility upgrades and designs
• Supervise athletic facilities and game management staff, including hiring, onboarding scheduling and termination of staff.
• Manage security during athletic events
• Ensure compliance with department, university, conference, and NCAA regulations
• Ensure a safe environment for students, student-athletes, and guests at venues
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA and Sun Belt Conference regulations specifically as they apply to institutional policies and procedures
• Familiarity with teamworks
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Frequent Weekends and Evenings

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Preferred Qualifications:

An advanced degree and experience in intercollegiate athletics at the Division I level are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Bachelor's Degree and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

3+ years of full-time experience relating to the position

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

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