Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations

Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations

Position Information

• Vacancy Open to:
  All Candidates
• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent
  - Full-time
• Hours per week: 40
• Months per year: 12
• Position Number: 012581
• NC Salary Grade Equivalency: NC10
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  University Program Specialist
  - Contributing
• Working Title:
  
  Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations
• Salary Range: $41,028 - $56,414
• Anticipate Hiring Range: $41,028 - $51,285
• FLSA Status:
  Non Exempt
• Division:
  Athletics
• Department:
  Athletics (Adm)
• Work Unit:
  Athletics Admin/Support
• Work Schedule:
  
  8:00 am - 5:00 pm;
  Monday
  - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required in conjunction with athletic event schedules.

This position serves as the Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations. Under the leadership and guidance of the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Events, this position is responsible for the management of athletic events to support the mission of the department. This position provides professional event services and facility management for the campus and the greater Charlotte community.

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Note:

Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through either years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

• The Associate Director is responsible for the daily operation, management, and safety of athletic events.
• This position serves as the event manager for assigned sports.
• The incumbent, in coordination with the Assistant Director of Facilities and Events, manages and directs all aspects of events and ensures the department provides a high level of customer service.
• Responsibilities of this position include safety, coordination of event set-ups, oversight of planned routine maintenance & repairs for assigned facilities, as well as the Athletic Facilities and Event Interns.
• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures.
• Develops and updates the Emergency Action Plan for athletic facilities in collaboration with the Emergency Management department.
• Responsible for coordinating the use of athletic facilities for all scheduled University and community events.
• Responsible for the production and modification of the Game Day Operations Manual and provides specific Game Day information in organized formats to all involved parties.
• Will also coordinate with campus departments for facility support as needed (Police, Parking, Facilities Management, Recycling, Waste Management).

• The incumbent is expected to collaborate and take an active role in all athletic department facility operations.
• Collaborates with fellow Facilities and Events staff on EAPs for Athletic Events.
• Trains temp and student staff on safety and evacuation procedures.
• Ability to evaluate and implement ideas and best practices for the safety and security of all athletic facilities and events.
• Works diligently to promote a positive relationship with on-campus and off-campus groups.
• All communications and work products produced must meet the expected high level of a professional.
• Attention to detail is critical.

• Experience with direct supervision of full-time staff, interns, and/or student staff.
• Budget management experience.
• Extensive experience in managing large-scale events, conferences, and sporting events, including facility and venue operations, with demonstrated expertise in crowd management, safety, and security.
• Experience in college athletics with prior facility and event management experience in a university setting.

Athletic Facilities

Posting Date: 09/17/2026

Closing Date: 09/24/2026

Proposed Hire Date: 10/05/2026

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The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.