Assistant Director, Event Operations

Posted Date: Sep 22, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    2+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
Big Ten (DI)
About the Job
Job Description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director, Event Operations, the Assistant Director, Event Operations coordinates the planning and execution of high-quality athletic events for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 25 nationally recognized intercollegiate varsity sport programs. This position will serve as the main point of contact for game operations and event management of all assigned athletics competitions. In fulfilling these duties, this position is responsible for effectively collaborating amongst multiple units both internal and external to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Major functions of this role include: game/event planning, development, execution and review; communication with a wide range of constituents; elite customer service delivery amongst a wide range of constituents; management and leadership of part-time staff; maintenance of existing best practices and development and implementation of new best practices as necessary; maintenance and implementation of measures put in place to maintain a safe and secure environment for all constituents. Given the stature and nature of the sports involved, and in interest of protecting and enhancing the University and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics brand, this position will be held to the highest degree of excellence in terms of game/event operations, management, and presentation. Spectator and participant safety, and compliance with NCAA, Conference, MPSF, and University rules and regulations are fundamental elements of each event.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • Minimum two (2) years of working in an event management role. (Preferred)
    • Working knowledge of NCAA and ability to learn and adhere to Conference game management policies and procedures for all sports; detailed knowledge of rules, customs and traditions for intercollegiate athletic competitions. (Required)
    • Detailed knowledge of rules, customs and traditions for intercollegiate athletic competitions (Required)
    • Ability to develop work product in a consistent manner and with high regard to detail, and ability to embrace and thrive in a constantly changing environment full of interruptions. (Required)
    • Working knowledge of safety codes, emergency procedures, and risk management as applied to athletic competitions and public assemblies. (Required)
    • Detailed knowledge of arenas, stadiums, and other venues and thorough knowledge of various building systems related to athletic competitions; thorough knowledge of all staffing positions required to operate a game/event. (Required)
Department History

University of California, Los Angeles Equipment 2025–2026

Person Role

Thomas Arguello

Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff

Hector Tovar

Director, Olympic Sports Equipment Operations

Derek Moos

Associate Athletics Director, Equipment Operations

Kyle Plat

Director, Football Equipment Operations

Benjamin Baldwin

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Becky Dab

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Nathan Reft

Associate Equipment Manager

University of California, Los Angeles Event Management/Game Day Operations 2025–2026

Person Role

Dave Martinez

Director, Athletic Operations

Akemi Kitagawa Nishida

Assistant Athletics Director, Travel Operations

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Gina Goryoka

Director, Travel Operations

Brooke Caffey

Assistant Athletics Director, Event OperationsW. Basketball, Football, W. Gymnastics

Lori Lamar

Associate Director, Operations

Garret Koonce

Associate Director, Event OperationsM. Basketball, M. Volleyball, M. Water Polo

Marvin Burgos

Assistant Director, Event OperationsBeach Volleyball, W. Swimming & Diving, W. Soccer, M/W Tennis, W. Volleyball, W. Water Polo

University of California, Los Angeles Facilities 2025–2026

Person Role

Christopher Long

Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities & Project Management

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Scott Alexander

Director, Facilities, Operations

Kirt Bakos

Director, Athletic Grounds

Branden Jones

Assistant Director, Facilities

Jake Litman

Assistant Director, Facilities

University of California, Los Angeles Equipment 2024–2025

Person Role

Thomas Arguello

Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff

Hector Tovar

Director, Olympic Sports Equipment Operations

Derek Moos

Associate Athletics Director, Equipment Operations

Kyle Plat

Director, Football Equipment Operations

Benjamin Baldwin

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Becky Dab

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Nathan Reft

Associate Equipment Manager

University of California, Los Angeles Event Management/Game Day Operations 2024–2025

Person Role

Gina Garrett

Director, Special Events

Dave Martinez

Director, Athletic Operations

Akemi Kitagawa Nishida

Assistant Athletics Director, Travel Operations

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Gina Goryoka

Director, Travel Operations

Brooke Caffey

Assistant Athletics Director, Event OperationsW. Basketball, Football, W. Gymnastics

Lori Lamar

Associate Director, Operations

Blake Blackburn

Assistant Director, Event OperationsW. Basketball, M/W Cross Country, Softball, M/W Track & Field, W. Volleyball

University of California, Los Angeles Facilities 2024–2025

Person Role

Christopher Long

Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities & Project Management

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Scott Alexander

Director, Facilities, Operations

Branden Jones

Assistant Director, Facilities

Jake Litman

Assistant Director, Facilities

University of California, Los Angeles Equipment 2023–2024

Person Role

Derek Moos

Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations

Hector Tovar

Director, Olympic Sports Equipment Operations

Thomas Arguello

Director, Football Equipment Operations

Nathan Reft

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Kenny Simpson

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

Benjamin Baldwin

Assistant Director, Equipment Operations

University of California, Los Angeles Event Management/Game Day Operations 2023–2024

Person Role

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Akemi Kitagawa Nishida

Assistant Athletic Director, Travel Operations

Brooke Caffey

Assistant Athletic Director, Event Operations

Gina Garrett

Director of Special Events

Dave Martinez

Director, Athletic Operations

Gina Goryoka

Director, Travel Operations

Lori Lamar

Associate Director, Athletic Operations

Blake Blackburn

Assistant Director, Event Operations

University of California, Los Angeles Facilities 2023–2024

Person Role

Kayla Shirey

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects

Christopher Long

Director of Facilities, Maintenance & Project Management

Scott Alexander

Director of Facilities, Operations

Branden Jones

Assistant Director, Facilities

Edward Campana Jr.

Assistant Director, Facilities

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