Job ID: 360433 About the Job
Assistant Director of Operations - Huntington BankStadium
Position Summary:
To coordinate facilities operations in Huntington Bank Stadium for both premium space and field events. Primary oversight of student operations staff in preparation for, service during and post event relatedoperations.
Duties:
Facility Operations 50%
1. Serve as primary facility contact with Premium Events and other rentals atStadium.
2. Assist with room lay out designs and communicate with all stakeholders with any special requirements related to catering,power distribution, audio-visual and rental companies. Complete post event reports. Coordinate HVAC and Lighting schedules with Mechanicsgroup.
3. Coordinate daily operations and seasonal task supervision while providing input on repairs, maintenance practices and facilityimprovements.
4. Assist with building maintenance, supply orders and event conversions
5. Assist in implanting Emergency ActionPlans and training staff for successful response.
Events 30%
1. Gopher Football game and large-scale stadium event planning andexecution including facility inspections, staff briefings, quality control audits of student personnel and hired custodial and securitycontractors.
2. Assist in implementing Stadium's Sustainability program.
Management 20%
1. Schedule student crews by utilizingworkforce management software and assist in reconciling premium event payroll expenses after each premium event.
2. Oversight ofcontracted third party vendor for maintenance and repair of floor cleaning machines, food service equipment, high window, overhead doors,etc.
3. Contribute significantly to both operational and event expense budgetmanagement. Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS or a combination of related education and workexperience to equal four years. Ability to work nights and weekends as scheduled with large or complex events.
PreferredQualifications:
BA/BS with at least two years of experience in an environment that includes planning, assignment and supervision ofemployees.
Experience in event planning and/or facilities operations with multiple spaces within intercollegiate athletics. Degree inSports Management or related field. About the Department
With more than 140 years of tradition, GopherAthletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big TenConference - our teams have won more than 200 conference titles to go with 26 national titles. There are more than 600 student-athletes andnearly 300 full-time employees in our athletics department. That community has built Minnesota into a nation's top-ranked public school withrespect to student-athlete academic performance in each of the past four years, a span of time during which the Gophers have won 13conference team titles and a collection of individual conference and national crowns. Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on thenorthern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heartof a bustling, modern metro area. We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years tocome. Ski-U-Mah! Benefits Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'llfind a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance,allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensivebenefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunitiesthrough professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents TuitionBenefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spendingaccounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeingprogram Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financialcounseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regardingbenefits. How To Apply
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