The University of Missouri - St. Louis, a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Athletics for Special Events / Game Management/ Facilities. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is a Division II institution and sponsors 13 collegiate sports. This is a 12-month full time benefited position.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

To direct, manage, and plan for the external management of all home athletic events, outside rentals and scheduling of the Mark Twain Gymnasium and facilities, and maintenance of indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. In addition, this position will assume major administrative responsibilities for the assigned areas and representation of the department with other campus units.

Characteristic Duties

• Act as the official spokesperson for the Mark Twain Facility and Department of Athletics for general departmental interpretations.
• Assist in the planning, evaluation and implementation of all activities and revenue generated opportunities.
• Ensure that all assigned units are operated in compliance with University and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Provide leadership, administrative support and supervision to all persons in the assigned units of responsibility including the internal and external operations.
• Participate on campus committees and communicate with the general public, addressing complaints, policy and procedures and other requests regarding facilities and programming.
• Develop rules and regulations for special events activities through the structure of a resources guide.
• Create media outlets through the use of internet, newspapers, special programming for publicizing activities.
• Create necessary reports, updates, summaries, etc. of department activities.
• Develop strategies to increase net income, identify sources of funding for programs and services, and create new revenues.
• Ensure that all activities and personnel adhere to university and NCAA compliance rules and regulations as they pertain to students and student-athletes.
• Oversee the ordering and selling of concession sales at all home events.
• Assist the Coordinator of Sports Sponsorship / Marketing with other departmental projects as assigned.

Varies

Pay commensurate with education and experience.

Pay Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Masters preferred. Three to five years experience in game management operations, excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong organizations and interpersonal skills, demonstrated successful management skills, ability to use relevant software; knowledge of or willingness to learn NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations and to abide by them.

Cover letter and resume

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation.

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

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