Assistant Director, Facilities, Operations and Event Management

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Job Summary

Working independently, the Assistant Director of Facilities, Operations and Event Management provides leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of NCAA Division I athletic contests, special events, campus activities, and external rentals while supporting the daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of Athletics facilities. The position serves as a primary liaison with campus departments, vendors, coaches, and external partners to ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, functional, and event-ready condition while delivering exceptional game and event operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and execution of all NCAA Division I home contests, conference and NCAA championships, special events, and external rentals. Oversees event staffing, logistics, payroll, customer service, security coordination, facility setup and turnover, and operational execution while ensuring compliance with university, conference, and NCAA requirements.
• Coordinates the day-to-day operational readiness and maintenance support of Athletics facilities by identifying maintenance needs, coordinating repairs, monitoring facility conditions, and working collaboratively with Facilities Management, contractors, and vendors to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and event ready. Assists with preventive maintenance planning, equipment maintenance, deferred maintenance tracking, and operational improvements.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluate event supervisors, student assistants, and casual workers while coordinating payroll, purchasing, contracts, scheduling, operational documentation, and administrative processes supporting Athletics events and facility operations.
• Coordinates facility scheduling for Athletics programs, campus departments, and external users while serving as the primary operational liaison with coaches, vendors, campus partners, visiting teams, officials, and event clients. Develop operational schedules and resolves facility conflicts to maximize facility utilization.
• Assists with operational budgets, procurement, contract administration, inventory management, and departmental projects while supporting facility improvement initiatives and recommending operational enhancements that improve efficiency, safety, and customer service.

Department

Athletics Facilities

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Athletics Admin Professional II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,908 (Step 1) - $7,150 (Step 20) per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary b