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Title: Assistant Athletics Director for Events, Facilities, & Capital Projects

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Athletics

Department: Athletics

Position Summary

This Assistant Athletics Director for Events, Facilities, & Capital Projects oversees all aspects of event management and monitors all athletics facilities recommending repair, renovation, and maintenance needs. Management responsibilities include supervision, training, hiring, and scheduling of full-time, part-time and student employees serving at the facilities in both daily and event positions, overseeing daily team usage of the facilities, and managing event coordination for athletic games and special events at the facilities. Assists with capital projects and construction planning for athletics facilities.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field of study with minimum 3 years of experience with the following relevant work experience: At least three years of experience in athletics event and/or facilities management is strongly preferred, preferably at a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level athletics program. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, student-athlete eligibility, and related functions is preferred. Proficiency with computer applications and particularly Excel skills are preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in any relevant field of study

Job Duties

• Ensures that the athletic facilities serve the University's athletics and special events needs by managing assigned events in a professional manner, interfacing with current and potential users of the facilities, coordinating event staffing (i.e., ticket takers, ushers, custodians, uniform security, etc.) before, during, and following an event. Determines physical and human resource needs for each event and determines, schedules, and oversees event set-up. This position works with athletics coaches and campus organizations to develop and coordinate ongoing scheduling of facilities. Monitors all athletic facilities to ensure they remain safe, secure, and well-maintained. This position also represents the Athletic Department on several campus committees regarding campus events and facilities. 
• Oversees and directs building repairs, maintenance, and renovation projects in coordination with Facilities Management. 
• Recruits, selects, trains, schedules, and supervises full-time, part-time, and student employees serving as facility and event staff. 
• Assist in the planning and hosting of conference and NCAA tournament events.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses. 
• Contributes to the overall success of athletic facilities and event management by performing other duties as assigned.