Assistant Director, Athletic Events & Operations; Arena)

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Director of Athletic Events & Operations for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena.

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

The Assistant Director is responsible for the planning and execution of assigned athletic and external events in Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on the St. Paul campus.

The Assistant Director serves as the primary event manager for assigned intercollegiate sports, overseeing all aspects of game day operations. They will plan and coordinate the scheduling of all external staffing for arena and other assigned athletic events and hire, train, schedule, and supervise student employees for arena and other athletic events.

This position will lead and support operational planning and scheduling for arena events, practices, coordination, facility use, and rentals. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders—including key event contacts, coaches, support staff, campus partners, and external vendors to ensure successful event execution.

The Assistant Director will assist the Associate AD/Arena GM with other duties as assigned to support the operations of the arena and other athletic facilities and events.

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 teardown, weather monitoring via Perry Weather, and post-event debriefs.
  
  Serve as the postseason contact for assigned sports, coordinating logistics and support as needed. Collaborate with campus partners to ensure smooth execution.

• Plan and coordinate the scheduling of all external staffing for arena and other assigned athletic events. External staff may include, but is not limited to, contract security, public safety, police, fire/EMS, cleaning/custodial and stagehands/labor. Communicate with all external staffing groups event information and details. Provide training as required. Provide direct oversight of external staffing at events.

• Lead and support operational planning and scheduling for arena events, practices, coordination, facility use, and rentals. Coordinate with internal…