Associate Director - Projects And Administration

Position Number: 012696

Department: Athletics (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage operating budgets, in conjunction with the Associate Athletic Director and staff, including fee-funded and revenue-producing initiatives (labor, equipment, supplies, utilities, etc.).
• Coordinate the review and negotiation of all contracts/RFPs with the Associate Athletic Director to ensure compliance with all laws and University policies.
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director with budget projections for reserve accounts.
• Serve as a leader in the daily management of the SACVM Athletic Facilities department to ensure that operations/events run smoothly and safely, providing a high level of service and knowledge that sets a campus standard for excellence.
• Serve as a departmental lead, officially representing the department as necessary and in the absence of the Associate Athletic Director.
• Serve as a departmental lead for all human resource functions, directly or indirectly, for permanent staff, including, but not limited to position description development, selection, hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, counseling, and grievance resolution.
• Promote collaboration between units inside of SACVM Athletic Facilities department in order to maximize resources (personnel, equipment, supplies, etc.)

Minimum Experience / Education

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

University Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from a four year college or university and at least three years of program administration experience, including at least one year of supervision; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education Skills And Experience

• Experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, developing, supervising, and disciplining full-time employees.
• The ability to work independently in the accomplishment of established goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, risk management, operations, project and/or facility management, and event technology.
• Minimum five years of work experience in progressive responsibilities and supervision of personnel in an event, athletic, recreational, or multi-use environment.
• Master’s degree in recreation, sport management, higher education administration, or related field.
• Experience in a collegiate athletic facility.
• Demonstrated experience with large attendance or high-profile events.
• Demonstrated knowledge of national trends and best practices in athletic, event, or student-oriented venue management.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as necessary.