Assistant Athletics Director, Event/Game Management

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Assistant Athletics Director, Event/Game Management.

Applications will be accepted until 6/20/2023.

Notre Dame Athletics is committed to building a diverse workforce passionate about maximizing the student-athlete experience. Our pillars of Education; Excellence; Faith; Tradition; and Community guide us in the work we do each day. We are eager to attract, recruit, and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive working environment where all may thrive.

Building on the University's Spirit of Inclusion, we are committed to the work needed to cultivate sustainable progress and change. As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we encourage you to apply if you embrace, embody, and demonstrate a commitment to the aforementioned values.

The Assistant Athletics Director, Event/Game Management will have oversight of Event/Game Management for the athletics department. Will serve as game manager for select sporting events. Oversee, organize, and implement guidelines to effectively host athletic sporting events for all 26 sports which includes regular season contests, tournaments, conference tournaments (hosted at ND) and NCAA Championship rounds (both at home and at neutral locations where ND serves as host). In coordination with designated University staff, manage many major events including both University events and non-University events Coordinate staffing of games/events with appropriate staff. Work and coordinate with facilities staff for the successful set up, break down and operations of athletics sporting events.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee all facets of game day management for 26 Sports, to include, but not limited to, communication, accommodations, scheduling, employment of game day staff (officials, announcers, etc.), promotions, sports information, security, risk management, grounds, concessions, training of staff, etc. In addition, this includes working with Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Director of Operations both internally as well as those from visiting institutions.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for competitors, working staff and guests. Responsibilities include the oversight and implementation of operation and media credentials for all working staff; employment of gameday staff; hosting visiting teams and game officials; coordination of pregame and in game activities as it relates to the television broadcast partners. Creation of policies, procedures, game management manuals, and production notes for all sports.
• Assist with the management and coordination of non-athletic events in all athletic facilities to include both University and non-University events. Assist with coordination of any athletics related special event and/or neutral site competitions.
• Oversee all planning and organization of NCAA, Big Ten and ACC tournaments for all Sports which includes the bidding process, budget planning, and working in conjunction with the NCAA corporate office and ACC Conference office.
• Other duties as assigned by Sr Associate AD

The overall goal of this position is to represent Notre Dame to the fullest for all athletic and non-athletic events held within all athletics facilities. It is imperative that this individual be successful in handling the management aspect of all events to ensure all parties involved have a positive experience and the unit is operating at maximum efficiency. The key is to build a fundamental level of respect, trust and understanding for each sport and to communicate with all those involved. This position encompasses numerous variables and decision making has to be done timely, effectively, efficiently and professionally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (4 years)
• 5 to 6 years experience; Business or Sports Administration
• Knowledge of NCAA/Big Ten/ACC rules and regulations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a team environment required
• Ability to think outside the box imperative
• Strong organization and supervisory skills essential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Advanced certification beyond Bachelors
• Strong marketing background preferred

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S231088. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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