Athletics Director - Higher Ed. jobs in South Bend, IN

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Associate Athletics Director, Facilities.

Applications will be accepted until 3/10/2023.

Notre Dame Athletics is committed to building a diverse workforce passionate about maximizing the student-athlete experience. Our pillars of Education; Excellence; Faith; Tradition; and Community guide us in the work we do each day. We are eager to attract, recruit, and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive working environment where all may thrive.
Building on the University's Spirit of Inclusion, we are committed to the work needed to cultivate sustainable progress and change. As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we encourage you to apply if you embrace, embody, and demonstrate a commitment to the aforementioned values.

Oversee facility operations in Athletics, including Football, Joyce Center, Olympic Quad, Boathouse, Golf Facilities and Community Facilities. Supervise assigned Facility Managers in the operations of athletic facilities. Ensure deferred maintenance plan is implemented, and routine maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner. Develop and manage a comprehensive renewal plan for all facilities. Partner with Campus Services to ensure both Athletic Grounds, Housekeeping, Security and set-up needs are fully communicated, scheduled and completed, complying with agreed upon performance standards. Fully engage risk management to ensure that ND offers safe and secure practice and competition venues. Oversee and strategically manage facility budgets. Engage with Master Planning, projects/renovations and new construction as assigned. Routinely attend athletic sports events and ensure operating smoothly. May take the lead role in game/event management of one or two assigned sporting events.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee all assigned facility operations in Athletics, to include Football, Joyce Center, Olympic Quad, Boathouse, Golf Facilities and Community Facilities. Liaison with Risk Management for regular facility reviews and to address safety issues as they arise. Future focus will also include a comprehensive access and security review of all competition and practice venues. Routinely attend athletic sporting events to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage renovation, renewal projects, and repair and maintenance for all assigned facilities. Work with Facility Managers, athletics leadership and FDO to develop a ten year plan to actively manage the Athletics Renewal budget. In addition, ensure a deferred maintenance plan is implemented, and routine maintenance issues are addressed, in a timely manner. Engage with Master planning and new construction as assigned. Engage with branding master planning as assigned.
• Build and maintain budgets for efficient operation of said facilities.
• Liaison with Campus Services, to ensure both Athletic Grounds, Housekeeping and set-up needs are fully communicated, scheduled and completed.
• Coordinate with Program Director of Operations scheduling of athletic facilities for internal users, balancing access, equity and competitive needs. Allocate available space, including office space, in an effort to support departmental priorities.
• Direct and coordinate all event management for select Sports, to include, but not limited to, communication, accommodations, scheduling, employment of game day staff (officials, announcers, etc.), promotions, media relations, security, risk management, grounds, concessions, etc. In addition, work with Head and Assistant Coaches both internally as well as those from visiting institutions, to deliver a first class experience to all participants and fans.
• Refine metrics, targets, analytics and data collection mechanisms for athletic facility and event usage, with focus on improving operations and enhancing customer experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA and ACC/Big Ten/Conference Rules and Regulations
• Facility and Project Management background
• Understanding of game management and managing large scale events

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA, Masters Preferred
• 5-6 years experience

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23759. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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