Wfu
Coordinator, Event and Facility Operations, Department of Athletics
Winston Salem, NC · Full-time
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About the role
- You will not be able to modify your application or add attachments after submission.
- Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub.
- All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- In-game responsibilities include, but not limited to management of crowd control, facility and technology troubleshooting, upkeep of field/court, team and official liaison, support staff oversight, operation of scoreboards, clocks, sound equipment, metal detectors, and all other security implementation.
- Supports the Assistant Athletic Director and Assistant Directors of Athletic Event and Facility Operations with football, men's and women's basketball, and select event operations activities.
- This includes pre-event coordination with internal and external partners, event operations, post-event breakdown, and logistics.
- Serves as primary department contact to assigned vendors and external partners.
- Maintains supplies and equipment inventory, oversees, and coordinates the maintenance and upkeep of department-owned and rented vehicles.
- Conducts post-event evaluations to assess the success of events, identify areas for improvement, and gather feedback from clients and attendees. Implements changes based on evaluation findings.
- Responsible for own work
- This position performs a variety of tasks and functions while making strategic decisions essential to carrying-out the daily operational and event-specific management operations for all Wake Forest University athletic programs.
- Critical component of workforce to manage hundreds of Wake Forest Athletics events & activities annually.
Requirements
- Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description.
- Use the "Select Files" button to upload your cover letter, resume, and any other required supporting documents.
- You can select multiple files.
- General knowledge of all ACC and NCAA competition guidelines related to game management.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance policy.
- It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform.
- Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
- A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- At least one year of related experience
- Sports management/business degree or coursework.
- Previous experience working within an intercollegiate athletic program.
Compensation
- Critical component of workforce to manage hundreds of Wake Forest Athletics events & activities annually.
Equal opportunity
- Statement
- The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
- Accommodations for Applicants
- If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University.
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