Assistant Director of Facilities & Event Management Operations
University of Houston
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Jan-25
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
For assigned Athletic Facilities this position will serve as the: primary day-to-day operations point of contact, Event Manager for games/events as well as ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of assigned facilities through active engagement and accountability of contracted third-parties providing these services. Reports to an Athletics Facilities & Events Management unit leader.
Job Duties
1. Serves as facility manager for assigned Athletics facilities.
2. Coordinates schedule of use, building security, oversight of building systems and performance of maintenance, custodial and grounds services. Engages and holds accountable service providers to ensure proper custodial and maintenance for assigned athletics facilities/grounds.
3. Serves as Event Manager for events held in assigned Athletics facilities. Manages internal and external constituents and event service providers (including but not limited to Parking services, Police/Fire, emergency services, security/patron services, etc..) resulting in repeatable successful event operations.
4. Alongside unit leadership, develops and executes event management plans for all events hosted in assigned Athletics facilities.
5. In conjunction with unit leadership, monitors facility operations and event operations budgets. Supports future budget planning for athletic facilities through identification of functional enhancements and deferred maintenance needs.
6. In all setting and in all situations, serves as a positive Ambassador for UH Athletics and UH in general. Effuse positivity and grow affinity for all things UH.
7. Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelors and 1 year experience
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
To apply and and for additional information, please visit the University of Houston career page website.
The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
Established in 1927, the University of Houston empowers students in the pursuit of learning, discovery, leadership and engagement. Located in a sprawling metropolis, our premier Tier One campus provides students with cutting edge programs including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, distance and continuing education. Ranked among the best colleges in America, UH is home to award-winning faculty, innovative research centers, has one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, and alumni who have become international leaders. The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
