Assistant Director, Athletic Events & Operations

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Director of Athletic Events & Operations position within the department for Intercollegiate Athletics.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.

This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission
  for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions
  to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance
  : disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave
  to support growing families

Salary Range: $40,500 to $50,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Athletic Events, Operations and Campus Recreation, this position is responsible for coordinating the management and supervision of assigned Intercollegiate Athletic Facilities, events and operations.

Serve as the primary event manager for assigned intercollegiate sports, overseeing all aspects of game day operations—including visiting team coordination, officials’ logistics, credentialing, and emergency response planning. Ensure all events comply with NCAA, conference, and University standards for safety, operations, and fan experience.

The Assistant Director manage the operations, schedule and maintenance of assigned facilities and assist the Director with facility maintenance, SOP, EAP’s and capital projects for athletic facilities and work cooperatively with the physical plant, public safety, and other campus support units successfully operate athletic facilities on the St. Paul campus. This position will coordinate student workers who directly support athletic facilities, events, and operations.

This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential employees are expected to remain at work if the campus closes during their regular work schedule. If the campus closing announcement is made before their regular work schedule begins, Emergency Essential employees are expected to report to work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the primary event manager for assigned intercollegiate sports, overseeing all aspects of game day operations—including visiting team coordination, officials’ logistics, credentialing, and emergency response planning. Ensure all events comply with NCAA, conference, and University standards for safety, operations, and fan experience. Oversee event logistics for assigned varsity sports, including budgeting, visiting team guides, parking coordination, event setup and…