Director, Event Management and Facilities

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director, Event Management and Facilities. The Director of Event Management & Facilities assists with all aspects of event management and monitors all athletics facilities recommending repair, renovation, and maintenance needs. Management responsibilities include supervision, training, hiring, and scheduling of part-time and student employees serving at the facilities in both daily and event positions, overseeing daily team usage of the facilities. Facilitates the mission, policies and procedures of UNG, the Peach Belt Conference, and the NCAA.

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• Responsible for the management and execution of home athletics events, including venue set-up, staffing coordination, game administration and post-event breakdown. 

• Recruit, train, schedule and supervise student work staff to ensure effective coverage, accountability and service standards. 

• Responsible for presentation, readiness and daily functionality of athletics facilities and contests. 

• Responsible for organization, inventory and upkeep of event management assets and equipment. 

• Serves as operational liaison with internal campus partners. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by Athletics Executive Leadership team. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of university rules and regulations, conference rules and regulations, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Strong oral and written communication and computer skills 

• Highly organized with superior work ethic and the ability to manage a wide variety of tasks and a large caseload in a positive, efficient and effective manner in a face-paced organization

• High ethical standards and ability to relate work with a diverse faculty, staff, students and other publics 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. 

• CPR and AED. Must be willing to obtain other certifications as needed. 

• Minimum of two years of job-related experience.