Associate Athletic Director for Operations & Facilities

EXPIRED

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time onsite Associate Director for Operations & Facilities in our Athletics department. This position serves as a liaison for all facility projects and manages intercollegiate events.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversight of budget and purchasing as it relates to Event Operations.
• Management of intercollegiate events, with emphasis on customer experience, logistics, supervision/training/scheduling of support staff, game management, and event setup/breakdown.
• Oversees maintenance, improvement and game day preparation.
• Prioritize requests from coaches and administration regarding Athletic facility maintenance.
• Oversee plans for athletic facilities maintenance and improvements.
• Sport Administrator of teams as assigned.
• Oversight of Media Services.
• Responsible for practice scheduling, competition scheduling and all related use of facilities.

Required Qualifications:

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time onsite Associate Director for Operations & Facilities in our Athletics department. This position serves as a liaison for all facility projects and manages intercollegiate events.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversight of budget and purchasing as it relates to Event Operations.
• Management of intercollegiate events, with emphasis on customer experience, logistics, supervision/training/scheduling of support staff, game management, and event setup/breakdown.
• Oversees maintenance, improvement and game day preparation.
• Prioritize requests from coaches and administration regarding Athletic facility maintenance.
• Oversee plans for athletic facilities maintenance and improvements.
• Sport Administrator of teams as assigned.
• Oversight of Media Services.
• Responsible for practice scheduling, competition scheduling and all related use of facilities.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 years’ experience in athletic facility operations and 1 year of supervisory and coordinative experience.
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working knowledge and experience with athletics events and/or facility operation.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures related to facilities operations.
• Must possess time management, organizational, and communication skills, as well as be task-oriented.
• Ability to read, understand, perform, and enforce all policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, local, university, and department established guidelines.
• Strong verbal communication, written communication, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed, innovative and a strong problem solver in setting priorities and meeting goals.
• Ability to work scheduled hours including nights and weekends as needed to satisfy athletic facility needs for athletic contests and special/home events.
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Purdue full-time students may not be considered for a full-time benefits-eligible position.
• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Immediately

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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