Associate Director of Facilities and Events

In accordance with all NCAA, conference, and university policies, the position of Associate Director of Facilities and Events will report to the Director of Facilities and Events. The Associate Director will assist with the management of daily operations of assigned athletic department facilities and coordination of Rice University athletic events and internal/external events as needed.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Meets with stakeholders to plan scope and format of events, establishes and monitors budgets, and reviews administrative procedures and event progress
• Serves as project leader on events, coordinating teams that plan, implement, and manage all aspects of events
• Takes responsibility for budget planning and management, venue management, and equipment and facilities management
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external partners
• Negotiates vendor contracts to minimize liability and risks
• Researches and provides recommendations for potential event locations, and evaluate alternatives
• Procures and coordinates vendor services
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Coordinates daily operations including maintenance, staffing, scheduling, and event setup/teardown of assigned athletic department facilities by completing walkthroughs and identifying needs, communicating with coaches, colleagues and student-athletes, and preparing for athletic and special events.
• Serves as the event manager for assigned sports. Event manager is responsible for in-event management for coaches, student-athletes and fans, and ensures venue is prepared for practices and competitions.
• Assists with preparation and game-day duties for football.
• Establishes staffing plans for athletic events to stay within assigned budget.
• Provides management for assigned outside event rentals.
• Works with Facilities, Engineering and Planning, Custodial, and Grounds through submitted service requests, to see that all components of assigned buildings are being maintained and improved as needed.
• Corresponds with campus partners including, but not limited to: Parking, Custodial, FE&P, RUPD, and REMS to ensure all staffing needs are met for events.
• Interview, hire, train, and mentor interns and student-workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferences

Workplace Requirements

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