Assistant Director Facilities and Operations

Grand Canyon University is a private, nondenominational Christian university located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. The Athletic Department is dedicated to helping student‑athletes achieve excellence and personal growth through intercollegiate sports.

• Develop an operating plan to manage all operational functions required for home sports contests or events.
• Coordinate with visiting teams, officials, and internal departments to gather needs, set up facilities, and distribute credentials.
• Create and maintain activity game‑day timelines and attend all preseason operations meetings and game‑day production meetings.
• Monitor and track game and practice schedules, coordinating communication with public safety, facilities, and other campus units.
• Plan and execute operational strategies for all championship events hosted at GCU.
• Serve as the primary daily liaison between athletics, NCAA or conference partners, campus events, facilities, and the GCU arena.
• Conduct physical inspections of athletic facilities and coordinate maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades with vendors.
• Assist in operational budget planning, reconcile and manage monthly expenses, and handle related administrative duties such as purchasing and work orders.
• Recruit, schedule, approve timecards, and train student workers who assist with athletic facilities operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in NCAA DivisionI athletic facilities and operations or a minimum of two years’ experience in other NCAA divisions or NAIA athletic and facilities functions.
• Ability to pass background investigations and a clear, valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.

• Exceptional workplace benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) savings plan.
• Generous time‑off plan, 11 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time.
• Free covered parking and on‑site gyms.
• Education Tuition Discount Program for employees, their spouses, and dependent children.
• Commitment to a Christ‑centered educational environment that encourages compassion, service, integrity, and the common good.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.

All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.