Assistant Athletics Director, Events, Operations, and Championships

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Job Summary

The Assistant Athletics Director, Events, Operations, and Championships oversees the planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of all athletic events, facility rentals, and campus programming, including student organization activities in athletics facilities. Working independently, the role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase revenue through efficient scheduling, optimized facility use, and the cultivation of new rental clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Development, Solicitation, and Relations (Revenue Generation).
• Event and Facility Operations and EMS Scheduling Management.
• Championship management: Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of conference and NCAA championship events hosted at Athletics facilities.
• Manage the general accounting and budgeting for rental activities for Athletics Facilities.
• System administration for University EMS system.
• Maintenance, Infrastructure, and Facility Readiness.

Department and Time Base

This position is within the Athletics department, with a 1.0 time-base, equating to 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary placement is determined by education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and fiscal resources. The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,885 (Step #1) - $8,573 (Step #20) per month.

Eligible employees at CSU receive a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off (up to 24 vacation days, 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days annually), comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), retirement plans (CalPERS, 403(b), 401(k), 457), educational benefits (tuition fee waivers), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and additional perks like wellness programs and professional development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience with events and/or facility operations.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledgeable in EMS or equivalent software.
• Ability to assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to facilities operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved under the direction of the General Manager.
• Ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide work direction.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of related experience are required. Previous experience working in a Division I environment is preferred. The role requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Licenses / Certificates

A valid CA driver’s license is required.

Physical Summary

This is a heavy work job, involving lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Key skills/competency

• Event Management
• Facility Operations
• Championship Coordination
• Revenue Generation
• Budget Management
• EMS Software
• Client Relations
• Team Leadership
• Scheduling
• NCAA Compliance