Manager Athletics Operations & Events
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Aug 12, 2025
Expired Date: Sep 03, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
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Years of Experience
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Work Type
Full-time
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The University of Akron, a NCAA Division 1 institution (FBS) and member of the Mid-American Conference is seeking applicants for the position of Manager of Athletics Operations and Events. This position will manage and supervise the Athletics Field House activities and special events. Responsible for the
scheduling, staffing, building maintenance and other activities necessary to maintain the daily operations and special events that may be housed in the building.
Duties:
50% Manage and supervise the Field House building and related activities. Responsible for coordinating, staffing, scheduling and set-up of the Athletic Field House for University team practices, meets, games, special events and outside rentals. Events may include, camps, conferences, clinics, field sports, track meets, ect.
30% Manage and coordinate the daily and preventative maintenance of all areas of the Field House building and equipment.
15% Assist with the administration and preparation of Athletics Department's sports camps, clinic programs and event management.
5% Represent Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations at various athletic and University events, non-University rentals and event management meetings.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required. Requires a minimum of 1 year
experience in collegiate athletics and /or facilities management. Exceptional organizational, public relations, budgeting/accounting, computer and supervisory skills required. Ability of work potential evening and weekend hours required. Working knowledge of state and local fire/safety regulations related to crowd control and building capacity preferred. Working knowledge of NCAA and MAC rules and regulations that pertain to athletic event operations and scheduling
procedures regarding faculty request usage preferred.
Additional Position Information:
The University of Akron, a NCAA Division 1 institution (FBS) and member of the Mid-American Conference is seeking applicants for the position of Manager of Athletics Operations and Events. This position will manage and supervise the Athletics Field House activities and special events. Responsible for the
scheduling, staffing, building maintenance and other activities necessary to maintain the daily operations and special events that may be housed in the building.
Duties:
50% Manage and supervise the Field House building and related activities. Responsible for coordinating, staffing, scheduling and set-up of the Athletic Field House for University team practices, meets, games, special events and outside rentals. Events may include, camps, conferences, clinics, field sports, track meets, ect.
30% Manage and coordinate the daily and preventative maintenance of all areas of the Field House building and equipment.
15% Assist with the administration and preparation of Athletics Department's sports camps, clinic programs and event management.
5% Represent Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations at various athletic and University events, non-University rentals and event management meetings.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required. Requires a minimum of 1 year
experience in collegiate athletics and /or facilities management. Exceptional organizational, public relations, budgeting/accounting, computer and supervisory skills required. Ability of work potential evening and weekend hours required. Working knowledge of state and local fire/safety regulations related to crowd control and building capacity preferred. Working knowledge of NCAA and MAC rules and regulations that pertain to athletic event operations and scheduling
procedures regarding faculty request usage preferred.
Additional Position Information:
Application Deadline : Review of applicants will begin on August 26, 2025.
Compensation : The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions : To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email addresses for your professional references.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Sena Jodoin
Email:
sjodoin@uakron.edu
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Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
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