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Assistant Director of Facilities and Events

Kansas Athletics
Lawrence, Kansas
$42K a year
Full-time

Kansas Athletics has created a new opportunity with their Facilites and Events department! We are seeking an Assistant Director of Rock Chalk Park.

The Assistant Director of Rock Chalk Park will support the Director of Rock Chalk Park, Director of Facilities & Events, and Assistant Director of Special Events.

The Assistant Director of Rock Chalk Park will be responsible for the efficient management of facilities and the coordination of events.

This position will also assist with facilities keys and remote access, and assist with special events such as Outdoor Track & Field, Softball, Soccer, Sporting Kansas City II, KSHSAA Softball, World Cup 2026, Relay for Life, and ROTC Training, to name a few.

Qualifications Required :

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant intercollegiate or municipal athletics setting, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
  • Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.);
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work well both independently and in collaboration with staff, and external community department groups, as a team member;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under multiple, strict deadlines in a fast-paced office environment with the capacity to adapt quickly to major and minor changes;
  • Demonstrated excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail and time management;
  • Ability and willingness to work an irregular schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferred :

  • Master’s degree in related field;
  • Previous Division I intercollegiate athletic experience in facilities or events.

Salary : The annual base salary we have budgeted for this position is $42,000, with overtime pay eligibility.

  • The Perks : Kansas Athletics offers relocation assistance and an excellent benefits package including : 403(b) matching program, plus voluntary retirement savings plans;
  • health, dental, vision insurance, Section 125 flexible spending plans; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; paid Parental leave;
  • employer paid long-term disability, group term life and AD&D; tuition reimbursement; Adidas merchandise allotment and discounts;

free weight room access; and more!

Encouraged to apply : Kansas Athletics is committed to providing an equal opportunity for all qualified individuals to be considered for staff positions regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, or status as a veteran.

As a reflection of this commitment, Kansas Athletics strives to recruit and employ the most qualified applicants available, consistent with the requirements of the position and the long-range objectives of Kansas Athletics.

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