Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management and Facilities

The Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management and Facilities will oversee and supervise all aspects of management, operations, and university coordinated maintenance of athletics facilities including administrative offices and sport facilities. Additionally, this position will assist in the development and implementation of the policies and objectives related to athletic events and facilities. The individual will directly supervise all aspects of management, operations, and university coordinated maintenance of athletics facilities and will have oversight responsibility over athletic event management operations and personnel. The Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management and Facilities will work closely with the Deputy Director of Athletics in developing departmental objectives and long-range facility planning. Further duties will include:

-Provide overall leadership on special projects for the Director.

-Responsible for overall development of policies/procedures and coordination of athletic facility rentals.

-Work closely with University Facilities Management to prepare and maintain athletic facilities and act as liaison to campus and university units in assisting with the evaluation of policies and compliance to them as related to emergency management.

-Provide supervision (including performance evaluation and discipline), training, hiring, and firing of staff for facilities, event management special events and rentals.

-Possibility of sport oversight in the future.

The Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management and Facilities must comply with all University, Conference, and NCAA Division I rules and regulations. The professional responsibilities of this position will necessitate evening and weekend hours. Further duties may be assigned in support of the department’s mission and goals. 

This position is a current civil service vacancy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and will close to applicants at close of business, 4:30 pm CST, on the posting end date. SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time (50% or more) employees including medical, dental and life insurance; tuition waivers; financial savings plans; vacation and sick leave; and pension plan as part of a total compensation package to eligible employees.

Applicants must submit a completed Civil Service Application, which must include complete employment history, through HireTouch. If you do not possess any employment history, you must indicate this within the employment history section of the application. Your application should reflect all relevant skills and experience related to the minimum qualifications listed for this position. While a resume may be submitted with the application, data for each employer must be listed on this application form. (The words "See Resume" may only be used as a substitute in the section entitled "Specific Duties Performed".)  If the application is incomplete you will not be considered for the position as our office will be unable to evaluate your application to determine if you possess the required minimum qualifications. 

If qualifying by education or to qualify for a required educational requirement, you must submit your transcripts, including those for SIUE, at the time of application. Applicants qualifying for Veteran’s preference must submit a copy of form DD214 at the time of application. For additional information, please visit: Eligibility Criteria and Point Allocation and Proof of Eligibility.  Please submit any other licenses or certifications related to the position at the time of application.

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For Civil Service positions, Illinois residency is required within 180 calendar days of the start date for the designated position.

Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment. NOTE: Some positions are represented by a union and may require union dues.

For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/human-resources or call Civil Service Testing at 618-650-2190.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

1. (A) Bachelor’s Degree in Campus Recreation or Athletics, Sports Management, Business Administration, or closely related field.

    OR

    (B) Three years of responsible experience in the maintenance and operation of sports facilities (such as intercollegiate, recreational, or intramural facilities), two of which were in a supervisory capacity.

2. One year of experience in the management of sports facilities, in addition to the training/experience required in #1.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master's Degree

-Experience in a collegiate Division I athletic program

-Supervisory experience

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

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