Assistant Director of Event Operations

The Assistant Director of Event Operations serves as a member of the Facilities & Event Operations unit for the Department of Athletics to support the department's mission, vision, and values. This position will be responsible for successfully planning and executing select athletic events and rentals, while working within a creative team environment that embraces change and encourages innovation.

Detailed duties for this position include:

40% - Serve as on-site manager for events, coordinating logistics for teams and game officials, staff, set-up, and crowd control supervision. Collaborate with partners of the Athletics department, campus community, and city agencies to successfully plan, execute, and evaluate events.

20% - Provide excellent customer service fans and guests. Assist with the day-to-day operations of the event management unit including budget preparation and reconciliation, develop event management manuals, assign staff and establish game-day protocols to ensure compliance with department, University, Big Ten, WCHA, and NCAA rules and regulations.

30% - Manage the department's event staff/game crew programs. Responsibilities include hiring, goal setting, ongoing coaching and feedback and performance reviews. Serve as department liaison to campus partners like UMPD/UMEMS and Event Services.

10% - Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or related field plus at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years.
• 2 years of experience in college athletics or with event management related responsibilities
• Understanding and commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships across various departments
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate, work in fast-paced environments, adapt to change, and work on multiple projects
• Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends, and some holidays frequently
• Strong computer literacy in Windows, Excel, Word, and Publisher as well as internet functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sports Management or related field
• Experience serving as the primary point of contact for Division I sporting events
• Knowledge of staffing software
• Knowledge of scheduling software
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big Ten, and WCHA policies

With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference. The University of Minnesota sponsors 22 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams and is represented by more than 625 student-athletes who compete in the Big Ten and Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Minnesota has claimed 29 national championships in eight different sports and has won 217 regular-season conference titles and 42 conference tournament championships. Minnesota has also produced 213 Academic All-Americans, which ranks as the tenth most all-time among college and universities. Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on the northern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heart of a bustling, modern metro area. We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years to come. Ski-U-Mah!

Pay: $24.03 hourly plus overtime

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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