Senior Associate Athletics Director for Facilities, Operations & Capital Projects - Athletics

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Part-time

Description : Position Summary

Position Summary

The Senior Associate Athletic Director reports to the Deputy AD / Chief Operating Officer and serves as a member of the Athletics Executive Cabinet engaged in strategic planning and resource allocation.

The position leads capital projects for the department.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • 1. Supervise all athletics facilities functions, daily operations, game day and special events, and related personnel.
  • 2. Provide unit leadership, personnel oversight, and ongoing professional development for facilities and operations staff.
  • 3. Lead all capital planning and projects for athletics facilities.
  • 4. Serve as a sport administrator for assigned sports; partner with head coach(es) to help advance towards achievement of team and departmental goals.
  • 5. Schedule use of all athletics facilities by department, university, and third-party users; maintain and coordinate master athletics facilities schedule.
  • 6. Direct and supervise operations for all athletics game day and special events; coordinate with external operations staff to ensure high-quality guest experience at all events.
  • 7. Oversee grounds and sports turf maintenance; coordinate with athletics staff, university personnel, and third-party vendors as needed.
  • 8. Develop and implement operational policies and procedures; manage seven-figure unit budget and ensure compliance with applicable business policies;

ensure timely completion of required departmental, institutional, state, and related paperwork.

  • 9. Oversee security for athletics facilities and events, working collaboratively with UIC Police and third-party vendors.
  • 10. Oversee the daily cleaning of athletics facilities and game day venues by managing the department’s relationship with university custodial services.
  • 11. Develop and implement deferred and routine maintenance plans for all athletics and shared use facilities, working within allocated budgets;

oversee and coordinate work of third-party contractors.

  • 12. Coordinate scheduling and facility rentals for private sports camps and clinics and third-party rentals; partner with athletic business office to ensure timely invoicing, payment, and contract administration.
  • 13. Develop and coordinate submission of bids for conference and postseason hosting opportunities for athletics teams.
  • 14. Develop and manage a team of student employees to assist in successful execution of unit responsibilities.
  • 15. Liaison to university committees and working groups related to facilities use, space planning, capital projects, campus safety, and related areas.
  • 16. Develop and implement credential systems for athletics and special events.
  • 17. Adhere to all NCAA, Conference, and University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
  • 18. Perform other related Departmental duties, as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Required :

  • Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, sports management, business administration or related fields.
  • Five or more years of demonstrated success in facilities management or related fields.
  • Experience managing full-time, part-time and / or student staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to administer high-quality events.
  • Excellent organizational, management, communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in facilities management, sports management, business administration or related fields.
  • Experience managing collegiate athletics facilities.
  • Experience leading and developing capital projects.
  • Experience leading a unit or team.
  • 30+ days ago
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