Assistant Director of Events & Facilities

Title: Assistant Director of Events & Facilities
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Arena/Fld Hse Facilities

Job Summary

The Illinois State University Athletics Department is committed to academic and athletic excellence as it prepares today's student-athletes to become tomorrow's leaders. This position directly contributes to that mission by coordinating the management of intercollegiate athletic events and facilities. This position is responsible for planning, organizing; staffing, and managing assigned intercollegiate athletic events and activities, and assisting with the administration of Missouri Valley Conference Championships & IHSA State Championship events.

This position is responsible for all aspects of Horton facility operations. This includes day-to-day operations, event scheduling, maintenance requests, and responsible for the safety and security of the facility. This position assists in planning and monitoring of repair, rehab, and maintenance projects.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$43,890 - $45,000 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in hospitality, marketing, public relations, communications, business administration, student affairs, sports management, or a closely related field.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in Athletic Events and Game Operations at the collegiate level or general knowledge of Athletic Facility Operations
3. Valid driver's license
4. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of populations.
5. Demonstrated organizational and planning skills

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Sports Management, Recreation Management, or a related field, or in progress.
2. One (1) year or more of previous event management experience and/or facility operations in collegiate or professional athletics.
3. Supervisory experience including hiring, promotion, and scheduling of staff for events, competitions, and services.

Work Hours

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Frequent night and weekend availability required.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
4. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment [such as golf carts]

Proposed Starting Date

January 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options

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Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; howeve