Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management
Posted Date: Jul 26, 2025
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$70,000-$80,900/yr -
Years of Experience
2+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management
Position Number
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management
Position Number
A02625
FLSA
Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Department
Athletic Administration
Campus
Rose Hill
Work Arrangement
Onsite
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management, the Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management will coordinate the maintenance of all athletic facilities.
This position requires evening and weekend hours.
Essential Functions
Coordinates the set up and break down of all intercollegiate practices and home games.
Serves as Event Manager for selected home intercollegiate events, and assists the Assistant Athletic Director with football, men’s & women’s basketball home games.
Maintains all athletic facilities and grounds in an organized, clean environment.
Acts as liaison to selected University departments such as University Facilities and Grounds, and the Custodial department.
Assists with athletic capital improvement projects as needed.
Complies with all NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.
Additional Functions
Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
High level organizational skills.
Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing athletic facility operations and/or event management in a collegiate environment.
Experience with Daktronics scoreboard equipment.
Valid Driver’s License.
Minimum Starting Salary
$70,000
Maximum Starting Salary
$80,900
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | A888P |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Start Date | NA |
| Posting Date | 06/27/2025 |
| Special Instructions | |
| EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical Activity
| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Often | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Running | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Often | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |
Work Environment
| Work Environment | Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Extreme Cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Extreme Heat: Temperatures typically above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. |
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes
- No
