Position Summary
The Director of Event and Facility Operations will supervise the facility operations and event operations managers. The incumbent will provide leadership, guidance and accountability to the staff within unit, including fulltime, part-time and event specific staff.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee, train and evaluate event staff
- Ensure all staff is trained in safety protocols and that is being followed
- Ensure game day setups/breakdowns are don in a timely fashion
- Provide leadership, guidance and accountability for applicable staff
- Coordinate, oversee and help with the completion and timely setup and/or breakdown for all athletic sports
- Field/court preparation in accordance with NCAA, MAC and UB standards
- Fan seating and other surrounding areas, in accordance with the safety standards as well as UB Standards.
- Ensure that post event cleanup is being managed in an appropriate timeframe.
- Ensure that facility is ready for usage on a day to day basis by reviewing the schedule of usage.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our
benefit packages.
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or master’s degree or professional certification with no experience
- Experience working in college Athletics’ Event and Facility Operations.
- Demonstrated ability to administer high-quality events.
- Excellent organizational, management, communication and interpersonal skills.
