Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations
The University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, United States
Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Temporary Staff Information Temporary
staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non‑permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as a variable‑hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non‑permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as a variable‑hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of the instructions.
Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full‑time, offered the high deductible health insurance
Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) reported as full‑time and offered the high deductible health insurance
Working Title Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations
Division Division
Department Department
Work Unit Work Unit
Work Location Work Location Barnhardt Student Activity Center
Vacancy Open To All Candidates
Position Designation Non‑Student Temporary
Employment Type Temporary - Full‑time
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required in conjunction with athletic event schedules.
Pay Rate $22.67
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Valid Driver’s License.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience with direct supervision of full‑time staff, interns, and/or student staff.
Extensive experience in managing large‑scale events, conferences, and sporting events, including facility and venue operations, with demonstrated expertise in crowd management, safety, and security.
Experience in college athletics with prior facility and event management experience in a university setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate Director is responsible for the daily operation, management, and safety of athletic events.
This position serves as the event manager for assigned sports.
In coordination with the Director of Athletic Facilities and Events, the incumbent manages and directs all aspects of events and assures the department provides a high level of customer service.
Responsibilities of this position include safety, coordination of event set‑ups, oversight of planned routine maintenance & repairs for assigned facilities, as well as the Athletic Facilities and Event Interns.
Develops and implements operating policies and procedures.
Develops and updates the Emergency Action Plan for athletic facilities in collaboration with the Emergency Management department.
Responsible for coordinating the use of athletic facilities for all scheduled University and community events.
Responsible for the production and modification of the Game Day Operations Manual and provides specific Game Day information in organized formats to all involved parties.
Will also coordinate with campus departments for facility support as needed (Police, Parking, Facilities Management, Recycling, Waste Management).
Need to be able to operate University vehicles so a valid driver’s license is required.
Other Work/Responsibilities
The incumbent is expected to collaborate and take an active role in all athletic department facility operations.
Collaborates with fellow Facilities and Events staff on EAPs for athletic events.
Trains temp and student staff on safety and evacuation procedures.
Ability to evaluate and implement ideas and best practices for the safety and security of all athletic facilities and events.
Works diligently to promote a positive relationship with on‑campus and off‑campus groups.
All communications and work products produced must meet the expected high level of a professional.
Attention to detail is critical.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications Valid driver’s license is required, as well as a background check being conducted before an offer is made.
Proposed Hire Date 06/01/2026
Expected Length of Assignment 12 Months
Posting Open Date 03/17/2026
Posting Close Date 03/20/2026
Special Notes Special Notes to Applicants:
Temporary
staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.
However, any non‑permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as a variable‑hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non‑permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as a variable‑hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of the instructions.
Required Fields Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
UNC Charlotte Website
HERC Job Board
Inside Higher Education
Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
Another Website
Agency Referral
Advertisement/Publication
Personal Referral
Other
Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Contact Information for References
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
Other Document
Address 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Temporary Staff Information Temporary
staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non‑permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as a variable‑hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non‑permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as a variable‑hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of the instructions.
Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full‑time, offered the high deductible health insurance
Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) reported as full‑time and offered the high deductible health insurance
Working Title Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Operations
Division Division
Department Department
Work Unit Work Unit
Work Location Work Location Barnhardt Student Activity Center
Vacancy Open To All Candidates
Position Designation Non‑Student Temporary
Employment Type Temporary - Full‑time
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required in conjunction with athletic event schedules.
Pay Rate $22.67
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Valid Driver’s License.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience with direct supervision of full‑time staff, interns, and/or student staff.
Extensive experience in managing large‑scale events, conferences, and sporting events, including facility and venue operations, with demonstrated expertise in crowd management, safety, and security.
Experience in college athletics with prior facility and event management experience in a university setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Associate Director is responsible for the daily operation, management, and safety of athletic events.
This position serves as the event manager for assigned sports.
In coordination with the Director of Athletic Facilities and Events, the incumbent manages and directs all aspects of events and assures the department provides a high level of customer service.
Responsibilities of this position include safety, coordination of event set‑ups, oversight of planned routine maintenance & repairs for assigned facilities, as well as the Athletic Facilities and Event Interns.
Develops and implements operating policies and procedures.
Develops and updates the Emergency Action Plan for athletic facilities in collaboration with the Emergency Management department.
Responsible for coordinating the use of athletic facilities for all scheduled University and community events.
Responsible for the production and modification of the Game Day Operations Manual and provides specific Game Day information in organized formats to all involved parties.
Will also coordinate with campus departments for facility support as needed (Police, Parking, Facilities Management, Recycling, Waste Management).
Need to be able to operate University vehicles so a valid driver’s license is required.
Other Work/Responsibilities
The incumbent is expected to collaborate and take an active role in all athletic department facility operations.
Collaborates with fellow Facilities and Events staff on EAPs for athletic events.
Trains temp and student staff on safety and evacuation procedures.
Ability to evaluate and implement ideas and best practices for the safety and security of all athletic facilities and events.
Works diligently to promote a positive relationship with on‑campus and off‑campus groups.
All communications and work products produced must meet the expected high level of a professional.
Attention to detail is critical.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications Valid driver’s license is required, as well as a background check being conducted before an offer is made.
Proposed Hire Date 06/01/2026
Expected Length of Assignment 12 Months
Posting Open Date 03/17/2026
Posting Close Date 03/20/2026
Special Notes Special Notes to Applicants:
Temporary
staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.
However, any non‑permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as a variable‑hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non‑permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as a variable‑hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of the instructions.
Required Fields Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
UNC Charlotte Website
HERC Job Board
Inside Higher Education
Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
Another Website
Agency Referral
Advertisement/Publication
Personal Referral
Other
Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Contact Information for References
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
Other Document
Address 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
#J-18808-Ljbffr