Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities & Event Management

The Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities and Event Management is responsible for event management of football regular season and postseason contests as well as the management of assigned facilities and administrative duties. Duties and Responsibilities • Responsible for game and facility management aspects of assigned sports (primarily football) • Work in conjunction with university maintenance and grounds crew to ensure the fields and facilities are prepared to host scheduled events • Create a plan for the operation of assigned events and work with internal and external departments to ensure execution of assignments related to event • Including, but not limited to sports medicine, marketing, video/radio and television, director of operations for assigned sports, game officials (per SEC and NCAA regulations), plant/grounds, concessions, Learfield, VUPD, traffic and parking, etc. • Assist with game operations for other Vanderbilt sports as directed by the Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Event Management • Responsible for overall leadership of home football operations • Assist with planning of event operations for all home contests • Assist with postseason events operations as requested • Serve as the facility lead for FirstBank Stadium to oversee its operation and maintenance, as well as make recommendations on projects to continuously improve the facility • Assigned facility/event management tasks • Operate with consideration of the facility’s budget • Maintain cleaning standards and perform routine building surveys • Manage facilities equipment needs • Support planning and hosting of special events within the facility, such as concerts, athletic contests, and premium events • Support and lead facility management initiatives for the unit • Perform, or coordinate through internal work orders or external contractors, repairs and maintenance of buildings, fields, and grounds • Develop and support maintenance and facility improvement planning for all facilities • Identify and implement necessary facilities processes and procedures to improve operations (i.e. custodial services, grounds, general management, etc.) events hosted by Vanderbilt University • Ensure compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations • Perform other duties requested by the Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Event Management and/or Athletics Senior Staff Qualifications • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.