Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Athletics Operations and Facilities Coordinator

Gunnison, CO · Full-time

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About the role

  • Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Athletics Operations and Facilities Coordinator.
  • The position reports to the Deputy Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

  • The role requires strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment, spanning facilities, events, and staff management.
  • supports capital projects and renovations
  • The Coordinator also establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders through site visits, facility tours, and consistent service before, during, and after events.
  • On game days, the Coordinator leads execution of all home athletic events, overseeing event-related student workers and staff (including concessions), managing the work-study and event crew, coordinating promotions with corporate partners, and overseeing VIP hospitality, concessions, and ticketing.
  • As the primary scheduler for all athletic facilities and fields, the Coordinator coordinates use among athletic teams, campus departments, and outside groups; supports capital projects and renovations; and serves as the main liaison to Facility Services for daily maintenance and upkeep.

Requirements

  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and two years of experience in facility and event operations or management, along with a valid driver's license and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Deputy Director of Athletics, Greg Hinze, resume, and contact information for three references.

Nice to have

  • include a master's degree and two years of experience in intercollegiate athletic administration, along with CPR and First Aid Certification and Certified First Responder status.
  • Compensation: $58,000-$60,000 This position is FLSA exempt.
  • Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs.
  • Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Deputy Director of Athletics, Greg Hinze, resume, and contact information for three references.
  • In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.
  • You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  • Please direct questions to the search committee chair at ghinze@western.edu.
  • Application deadline is August 7, 2026

Compensation

  • $58,000-$60,000 This position is FLSA exempt.

Benefits

  • Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options.
  • After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
  • With an average class size of 17, Western's faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education.
  • Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more.

Equal opportunity

  • It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants.
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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