Under the supervision of the Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Facilities, Operations, and Capital Projects, the Assistant Athletic Director, Event Operations coordinates the planning and execution of high quality athletic events for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 25 nationally recognized intercollegiate varsity sport programs.
This position will serve as the main point of contact for game operations and event management of all assigned sport competitions including, but not limited to football and men's basketball. In addition, this position will oversee and administer all championship events hosted by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in conjunction with the NCAA, Pac-12 Conference, MPSF, and other governing bodies. In fulfilling these duties, this position is responsible for effectively collaborating amongst multiple units both internal and external to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
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Major functions of this role include: game/event planning, development, execution and review; communication with a wide range of constituents; elite customer service delivery amongst a wide range of constituents; management and leadership of both full-time and part-time staff; maintenance of existing best practices and development and implementation of new best practices as necessary; maintenance and implementation of measures put in place to maintain a safe and secure environment for all constituents.
Given the stature and nature of the sports involved, and in interest of protecting and enhancing the University and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics brand, this position will be held to the highest degree of excellence in terms of game/event operations, management, and presentation.
Spectator and participant safety, and compliance with NCAA, Pac-12 Conference, MPSF, and University rules and regulations are fundamental elements of each event.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
variable
Shift End:
variable
Qualifications for Position
11
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree or equivalent working experience preferred.
Required
3-5 years of working in a collegiate athletics game/event management role, preferably at the NCAA Division-I level.
Required
Working knowledge of NCAA and ability to learn and adhere to Pac-12 Conference game management policies and procedures for all sports; detailed knowledge of rules, customs and traditions for intercollegiate athletic competitions.
Required
Ability to manage full-time staff members with varying degree of personalities and work experience; ability to independently resolve conflicts and build/maintain collaborative team environment.
Required
Ability to develop work product in a consistent manner and with high regard to details, and ability to embrace and thrive in a constantly changing environment full of interruptions.
Required
Working knowledge of safety codes, emergency procedures, and risk management as applied to athletic competitions and public assemblies.
Required
Detailed knowledge of arenas, stadiums, and other venues and thorough knowledge of various building systems related to athletic competitions; thorough knowledge of all staffing positions required to operate a game/event.
Required
Ability to develop work product in a consistent manner and with high regard to details, and ability to embrace and thrive in a constantly changing environment full of interruptions.
Required
Working knowledge of various event related audio/video components and ability to lead staff with direct oversight of such systems.
Required
Ability to communicate at a high level in various forms including, but not limited to, written and verbally.
Required
Ability to learn and adhere to all NCAA, University of California, University of California, Los Angeles, Conference and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics policies and procedures.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
07-28-2023
External Posting Date:
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