University of New Orleans
Director of Facilities, Game Operations, and Rentals
New Orleans, La · Director
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About the role
- For Special Events (Golf Tournament, Hall of Fame, Team Banquets, Student Athlete Academic Awards Event, etc) coordinate venue setup and breakdown, including equipment, seating, signage, and event infrastructure.
- Work collaboratively with game operations, marketing, ticketing, and external vendors.
- Serve as facility manager for assigned athletic events.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Lakefront Arena staff, develop and manage facility schedules for practices, competitions, camps, special events, and external rentals.
- Establish and implement operational procedures and facility use policies.
- Manage facility preparation for home athletic contests and departmental Special Events.
- Develop and execute overall maintenance programs for athletic facilities and equipment.
- Conduct facility safety inspections, risk assessments, and develop emergency action plans.
- Develop staffing plans for athletic events and special programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Facility Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field.
- Two to five years of responsible experience in facility operations, event management, athletics administration, or related areas.
- Experience managing large-scale facilities, events, or operations.
- Knowledge of facility maintenance, scheduling systems, and event operations.
- Master's degree in Sports Administration, Business Administration, Facility Management, or related field.
- Experience in NCAA Division I Athletics or professional sports.
- Experience overseeing construction and capital improvement projects.
- Experience managing operational budgets and personnel.
- Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.
Nice to have
- Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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