Assistant Director of Game Operations and Events
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,000.00 - $62,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
retirement plans
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
ECO Pass
Athletic event tickets
Job Description
The University of Colorado Boulder is a prestigious public research university located in Boulder, Colorado. As the only member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) in the Rocky Mountain region, CU Boulder is dedicated to impacting local and global communities through innovative research, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. The university fosters an inspiring academic environment supported by leading faculty, staff, and students who connect actively with the broader Colorado community and beyond. As one of the largest employers in Boulder County, the University offers comprehensive benefits, access to world-class outdoor recreation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion across its campus.... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and two years experience in event and facility operations
- significant evening and weekend hours
- willingness to work beyond a 40-hour week schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- demonstrated organizational ability and strict attention to detail
- knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as it applies to events, donors, student-athletes, and venues
- excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
- understanding of protocol and etiquette and the ability to employ tact in difficult situations
- demonstrated capability to work closely with diverse teams of people to accomplish complex tasks and initiative on schedule and on budget
- excellent computer skills including ability to use PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, desktop publishing programs and databases
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- two years of experience in event and facility operations
- demonstrated organizational ability and strict attention to detail
- knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to events, donors, student-athletes, and venues
- excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- understanding of protocol and etiquette with tact in difficult situations
- demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams to meet complex tasks on schedule and budget
- excellent computer skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, desktop publishing, and databases
- experience in event planning and managing game day events (preferred)
- experience managing student staff (preferred)
- experience in athletic event operations for college or professional teams (preferred)
- experience operating or ability to learn to operate a forklift (preferred)
Job Duties
- Oversee creation, implementation, and execution of assigned athletic department events
- responsible for successful hosting and game day operations for assigned Athletic Department home games and events
- manage event planning and execution for assigned external events held within the CU Events Center
- assist in managing all duties for assigned intercollegiate, campus, and special events including setup, on-site assistance, and breakdown
- coordinate with Athletic Department units, conference officials, and external partners for event logistics
- work with Ralphie’s Green Stampede and Campus to reduce waste for daily and event operations
- hire, train, manage, and mentor student employees
- schedule and supervise students during events to assist and complete tasks
- track, manage student payroll budget and payroll submission
- implement and integrate Event Management Systems for facility scheduling
- update policies related to facility scheduling
- assist with facility and event scheduling for athletic facilities
- track contracts and payments for facility rentals and staffing
- maintain and distribute facilities activity calendar
- approve or deny facility rentals
- arrange technical requirements for events
- identify and schedule facility maintenance
- coordinate facility improvement projects with vendors and contractors
- conduct daily facility reviews for upcoming events
- respond to emergencies or urgent issues relating to athletic programs and events
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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