Sr. Manager, University Housing – LA28 Media Village

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Senior Manager, University Housing - LA28 Media Village (USC)

The Senior Manager, University Housing will oversee the planning and execution of housing operations for the LA28 Media Village, located at the University of Southern California (USC). This site will serve as the primary accommodations complex for accredited press and broadcast personnel during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

The role will manage a guaranteed 2,437 residential units comprising 3,886 bedrooms/beds, supporting over 3,800 international media guests. Responsibilities span operational planning, stakeholder management, vendor procurement, infrastructure readiness, accessibility integration, service delivery coordination, and Games-time leadership. The Senior Manager will ensure the Media Village functions as a high-performing, hotel-grade environment aligned with LA28 standards for excellence, inclusion, and operational discipline. 

This role will report directly to the Director, University Housing. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Leadership – USC Media Village

• Lead the end-to-end design, operationalization, and Games-time management of 2,437 units and 3,886 bedrooms/beds. 
• Direct conversion of USC residential housing into hotel-grade accommodations, including room readiness, occupancy planning, signage, and guest flow. 
• Oversee deployment of essential services: 24/7 reception, high-speed Wi-Fi, dining services, self-service laundry, media workspaces, and recreational areas. 
• Implement occupancy models that reflect IOC/LA28 media tier requirements and accessibility allocations for Olympic and Paralympic periods.
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2. Vendor and Contract Management

• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and oversight of contracts for key service providers, including catering, housekeeping, laundry, security, IT, and waste management.