Job Title: Assistant Director of Athletic Events & Facilities (Program Assistant 2, UCP 4)
Location: Storrs Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 2020025
Job Posting

The University of Connecticut is accepting applications and nominations for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Athletic Events and Facilities (UCP 4). This individual will report directly to the Director of Event Management and will assist in the planning, preparation and execution of home athletic and special event operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: event management oversight for select sports/events; coordination of venue setup and teardown; crowd management; assist with various facility projects and other special projects as assigned. In addition, this individual will assist with the daily support for the operation and upkeep of the various athletic facilities, including work order management and tracking and communication with end users. This position will also assist the Director of Event Management in the coordination and execution of assigned Conference and NCAA post-season events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree; three or more years of relevant experience in collegiate and/or professional event/facility management; demonstrated experience with hosting Conference and/or NCAA post-season events as Tournament Manager or Assistant Tournament Manager; demonstrated experience with the creation of credentialing systems, risk management and assisting with emergency management planning; demonstrated ability to work independently and identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively; and ability to work evenings and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Sport Management; previous NCAA Division I experience in event/facility management; previous experience with coordinating, supervising and organizing event staff and students; demonstrated knowledge of all applicable Conference and NCAA rules and regulations; and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions in a timely and professional manner.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

NOTE: Incumbents in this position will be required to work holidays, nights, and weekends.

TO APPLY

Candidates must apply online at UConn Jobs, https://jobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions, Search #2020025. Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and the contact information of three professional references Screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2020025)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on July 29, 2019.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

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