Director of Facilities & Game Operations

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Oversees athletic facilities and game operations for the Athletic department.

• Coordinates the hiring and training of game-day personnel. Manages the hours worked by internal and external game operations staff.
• Creates and maintains the operations manual for game operations. Interprets and advises coaches and staff members on policies and procedures that pertain to game operations.
• Ensures a positive experience at athletics events. Serves as point of contact for facilities management, external relations, law enforcement, and concessions. Makes personnel and fiscal recommendations to the Associate Athletics Director.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures as it relates to FIU athletic contests, FIU athletic venues, FIU Athletics external events and equipment room operations.
• Solicits, rents, and operates athletic facility venues for external events as a revenue generating method for the FIU Athletic Department.
• Assists with the physical set-up of equipment at events. Schedules, hires, and trains event staff and Federal Work Students (internal and external).
• Serves as the point of contact person for facilitating outsourced services during events (i.e. concessions, box office, parking, custodial) and as a game management administrator at designated athletic events.
• Coordinates with area managers within the Athletics Department and designated liaisons from other University units to maintain and efficiently execute standard operating procedures for all operating functions of the stadium and all athletics facilities. Prepares and follows up on work orders to ensure the routing maintenance and cleaning operations of the stadium and all athletics facilities.
• Provides assistance in the preparation of the facilities' annual budget. Provides technical and financial reports of stadium and all athletics facilities for review.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Director of Facilities & Game Operations. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Performs related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Oversees credentialing for all events and functions for the department.
• Serve as a conference championship liaison.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of experience; OR Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years of experience; OR eight (8) years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Experience at the Division I college level a plus.

Administrative

$50,000 - $54,000

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

• Driver's License Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.
• Ability to travel locally.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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