Job Description:

DIVISION: Campus and Auxiliary Services

DEPARTMENT: Auxiliary Services

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manage the day-to-day operations of Mahoney Arena including (but not limited to) event management, maintenance/custodial services and scheduling. Direct oversight and management of varsity athletics contests, practices and special events. Collaborate on the management of University, Fairfield Prep and External events with multiple University partners, including (but not limited to) Facilities Management, Public Safety, Conference/Event Services and Alumni/Advancement. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: B.S. required. Master’s Degree in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years of full-time experience in facility operations and event management at the collegiate level, in professional sports and/or with a public entertainment/sports venue. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: Work study/Graduate students

REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President of Campus and Auxiliary Services. Daily guidance provided by Associate Athletic Director Facilities & Operations and Director of Conference and Events Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinator of Operations for Mahoney Arena and Athletics Facilities/Events

1. Manage the day-to-day operations of Mahoney Arena.

2. Coordinate facility set up and breakdown for varsity athletic contests and University events.

3. Manage event operations of athletic varsity athletics contests at the Arena and other venues..

4. Manage event operations for University Events such as masses, convocations, commencements and student fairs.

5. Coordinate external service agreements with event staff and other services as needed.

6. Coordinate regular maintenance and custodial services with University Facilities Management.

7. Assist with daily event scheduling of Mahoney Arena and other Athletic venues.

8. Manage the storage and maintenance of athletics and campus constituent equipment.

9. Coordinate with necessary University services for the effective management of all Athletics, University, Fairfield Prep and external events and camps.

10. Coordinate dissemination of visiting team guide information and coordinate access with Campus Public Safety.

11. Hire, train, and supervise student workers on all aspects of game operations.

12. Required to be present at athletic events

13. Duties may be changed and/or added at any time.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Category:

Campus & Auxiliary Services - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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