Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Management

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Directs, organizes, and supervises the operations of all College athletic facilities.
• Covers scheduling of all practices, games, camp/clinics, outside rentals, and other events for all athletic facilities.
• Oversees event management and game day administration for all home contests and events.
• Develops and implements a marketing and promotional plan to increase revenue generation from facility rentals to outside groups.
• Promotes revenue generation through facility rentals and maintains facility budget.
• Covers coordination of maintenance, monitoring inventory, and performing building and equipment inspections.
• Purchases equipment, materials, supplies, and services for facilities and works with vendors and suppliers for services.
• Communicates regularly as the Athletics liaison to the offices of Campus Safety and Facilities Services.
• Serves as Director of Championships for hosting conference tournaments and NCAA post-season contests.
• Recruits, evaluates, manages, and trains employees and work study students for all Athletic facilities.
• Complies with all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one to three years of experience in athletics, athletic facilities and event operations, or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends is required.
• The ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• A valid New York State driver’s license is required.
• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000-73,000 annually. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

Location

Schenectady, NY