Director, Facilities & Event Management (1418)

Job Description

The Director of Facilities & Event Management reports directly to Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Event Management. Assists with the day-to-day management of all aspects of facilities maintenance activities, including facility repairs, renovations and scheduling. Serves as primary point for all assigned sporting events and facilities operations. Assists in the coordination of athletic facility usage for home intercollegiate athletic events and departmental rental events, including but not limited to scheduling staff and coordinating post-event clean up. Assists, as needed with the management of event activities and game operations for home intercollegiate athletics events and department rental events with duties encompassing both facilities and game operations responsibilities. Assists as a liaison to facilities services and the janitorial services contractor providing supervisory responsibilities and fiscal oversight related to their services in support of Athletic Department events and facilities. Assists with the planning and execution of ongoing and future Athletic Department capital projects.

Responsibilities

Event/Facility Management/Operations (40%)Acts as lead operational contact for Tulane Baseball & Greer Field at Turchin Stadium event & facility operationsServes as secondary game/event manager for Tulane Football home intercollegiate contests & supports in critical role related to the successful execution of home Football gamedaysPerforms daily, routine facility checks of assigned venue(s) and reports/dispatches issues appropriatelyProposes, collaborates & implements new facility enhancements & other aesthetic upgradesServes as direct point-of-contact for Facilities Services, TUPD, custodial contractor, event staffing contractor, parking management contractor, etc. on daily and event basisPersonnel Supervision (30%) Directly supervises Assistant Director of Facilities & Event Management and Facilities & Grounds CoordinatorProvides clear direction & feedback to staff and troubleshoots issues, as neededProvides support & guidance to staff to establish positive work environment & professional growth opportunitiesConducts annual performance reviews to review and set goalsFinancial (10%) Supports the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities & Event Management with departmental budget trackingEnsures fiscal responsibility by ensuring approved processes are followed for purchasing & reconciliationTracks work orders/tickets and invoices to ensure prompt payments are issuedCapital Projects/Enhancements (10%)Supports the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities & Event Management with assigned capital projects/enhancementsWorks with campus colleagues, architects, engineers, contractors, etc. to ensure renovations and construction meet desired outlookEnsures proper protocols are followed before/during/after all projectsNCAA Compliance (5%)Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference and NCAA rules and regulation Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department's efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary Reports potential rules violations immediatelyCompletes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulationsOther Duties (5%)Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director, Facilities & Event Management.Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in sport administration or related fieldMinimum of 3 years of facility management or event management experience, preferably in a university intercollegiate athletic department; graduate assistantship experience may be consideredMinimum 3 years of experience in the supervision of facilities and event management staff positionsCurrent certifications in CPR and First AidRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/Competencies:Demonstrated strong interpersonal skill and ability to relate to diverse user groupsAbility to work as part of a professional team and to collaborate effectively with colleaguesExtremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivatedStrong organizational, management and leadership skillsProven ability to multi-task effectivelyAbility to prioritize assignments and meet deadlinesProficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheetsAvailability to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekendsComputer proficiency in Word, Excel, and desktop publishingThorough knowledge of NCAA and American Conference rules and regulationsAbout Us

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Job Info Job Identification 1418 Job Category Facilities Posting Date 07/27/2026, 12:24 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations New Orleans, LA, United States United States Legal Employer Tulane University Business Unit Tulane University Department ATHL Facilities Grade 25