OPEN POSITION - Assistant Director of Operations - LSU
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The Assistant Director of Operations is a full time professional position that reports to the Director of Operations and assists in the planning and preparation of LSU Athletic games, events, and facilities for their assigned sport(s). The Assistant Director of Operations will be responsible for the coordination and management of services essential to ensure both events and facilities are successful and in line with the mission and standards of LSU.
40% Oversees all event/game management and operational duties for assigned sport(s) including regular season, post-season, university and external events including camps. Responsible for event/game and parking management duties for assigned sport(s) and venues including the logistics and game operations coordination and management. Plans and prepares guest services and security needs for events and develops best practice guidelines for staff.
30% Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned staff and sports within the Athletic Department including but not limited to; maintenance, upkeep, planning, and implementation of maintenance projects for the Athletic Department and its buildings. Provides estimates related to proposed work including alterations and improvement projects for the buildings and grounds within the Athletic Department. Reviews and approves invoices for departmental purchases.
25% Conducts sport meetings and communicates with coaches and support staff. Aids with event and facility management duties as assigned for football game day, which may include any of the following: management and coordination of special events, stadium and parking operations, guest service support.
5% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department diversity and inclusion initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the creation of an inclusive culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degreeSport Management/Administration or a closely related field; Two years of post-college, full time experience in an athletics event/facility management position; Organizational, administrative and computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database, preferably Microsoft Office; Strong interpersonal skills; Experience in financial aspects of managing facilities and events, preferably in a collegiate setting; Supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's in Sport Management/Admin or closely related field; Relevant experience at the NCAA Division I level.
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Julie Cribbs
Director Of Game/Event Management
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge LA
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