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Job Title: Assistant AD for Event and Facility Operations
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 62643
Department
Department of Athletics
Facilities and Events
Responsibilities
Serves as the primary event manager and director of game operations for home football events, leading all planning, coordination, and game-day execution while serving as the central point of contact for internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality event experience.
Provides leadership and oversight for a team of event and facility managers responsible for all other intercollegiate sports including ACC and NCAA post-season bids and hosting. Establishes standards, policies, budgets and operating procedures while directing planning and execution across all assigned events to ensure consistency, operational excellence, and alignment with departmental priorities.
Assists Associate AD for Facilities, Event Management and Capital Projects in the seamless alignment between event management, facility operations, and capital initiatives; coordinating event requirements with facility readiness, conversions, maintenance, and project timelines; provides event-driven input into capital planning and project design; and jointly develops operating standards, communication protocols, and implementation plans to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality events while minimizing operational conflicts and disruptions.
Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of third-party events hosted in athletics venues (e.g., concerts, motorsports, and special events), working in collaboration with department leadership; serves as a primary operational liaison with internal units and external partners to align event requirements with facility capabilities, contractual obligations, staffing plans, and departmental standards for safety, efficiency, and event quality.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four years experience related experience within the appropriate athletics discipline or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 62643
Department
Department of Athletics
Facilities and Events
Responsibilities
Serves as the primary event manager and director of game operations for home football events, leading all planning, coordination, and game-day execution while serving as the central point of contact for internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality event experience.
Provides leadership and oversight for a team of event and facility managers responsible for all other intercollegiate sports including ACC and NCAA post-season bids and hosting. Establishes standards, policies, budgets and operating procedures while directing planning and execution across all assigned events to ensure consistency, operational excellence, and alignment with departmental priorities.
Assists Associate AD for Facilities, Event Management and Capital Projects in the seamless alignment between event management, facility operations, and capital initiatives; coordinating event requirements with facility readiness, conversions, maintenance, and project timelines; provides event-driven input into capital planning and project design; and jointly develops operating standards, communication protocols, and implementation plans to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality events while minimizing operational conflicts and disruptions.
Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of third-party events hosted in athletics venues (e.g., concerts, motorsports, and special events), working in collaboration with department leadership; serves as a primary operational liaison with internal units and external partners to align event requirements with facility capabilities, contractual obligations, staffing plans, and departmental standards for safety, efficiency, and event quality.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four years experience related experience within the appropriate athletics discipline or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.