Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities & Game Operations

Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities & Game Operations

Position Number

8100433

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

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Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities & Game Operations

Position Number

8100433

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

No

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

ATHLETICS

Location Code

ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with management and coordination of the day-to-day operations for Hoyne Field, The Norville Athletic Center, The Alfie Practice Facility, and the Golf & Softball Training Center including oversight of regular maintenance activities and game management

• Act as liaison for Athletics with Student Complex on Gentile Arena programming, procedures, maintenance and game day operations.
• Evaluate all preventative maintenance projects in athletic owned facilities.
• Maintain key security access.
• Hire, train, and schedule student and temporary employees serving in the equipment/laundry area.
• Supervise student-workers daily duties including repair, laundry, and travel preparation.
• Coordinate with head coaches on the particular facility and operational needs related to their sport for both practices and contests.
• Work closely with Athletic Business Office on all purchase orders, receipt of goods and invoicing related to Facilities and Game Day Operations.
• Coordinate Game Day Operations with campus stakeholders including Concessions, Security, Parking & Transportation, Student Complex and other Athletics Staff.
• Hire, train, and schedule student and temporary employees working to support game day operations.
• Assist with all game day needs for each athletic event/contest (including ball kids, court wipers, etc…)
• Help prepare locker rooms for visiting teams and officials and assign student hosts.
• Communicate with visiting team on needs (practice times, visitor guide, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field and three-five years of previous experience with college or private enterprise facilities management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage sport facilities, personnel, and special events preferred.
• Management skills to ensure proper set up/tear down and work orders result in smooth operation of events in facilities.
• Ability to quickly identify, trouble shoot, and resolve problematic on-site situations and resolve conflicts.
• Interpersonal relationship/communication ability to maintain efficient coordination of facility services and supervision of student workers.
• Organizational/tracking skills to ensure accuracy and timely ordering and receipt of equipment/ apparel.
• Ability to work a non-traditional work day/week schedule (evenings and weekends)

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

NA

Computer Skills

Proficient computer skills and ability to use related computer software programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Yes

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions

Noise, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date

09/30/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$55,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$48,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed<....

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and three to five years of experience in college or private enterprise facilities management?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

2. * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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