| Position Title: | Coordinator of Athletic Event Operations & Special Projects | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Advertised Salary: | Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | Coordinate oversight of event/game operations for athletics regular season, post-season, and special events. Primary contact for all Athletics Facility Scheduling as well as overall responsibility for scheduling software and reservation process. Serve as secondary contact for athletics with University’s physical plant operation for athletic projects and facility maintenance issues. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor’s Degree | |
| Required Work Experience: | Two years of athletic event and facility management experience. Job requires excellent organizational & communication skills (both written and oral), revenue generation experience, the ability to effectively manage staff in event operations and facilities management settings and provide solid customer service to diverse constituents and user groups. Must be proactive and able to work collaboratively with multiple user groups demonstrating confidence and knowledge of how events and facilities operate. | |
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| Duties/Responsibilities: | 1. Provide oversight of event/game management responsibilities in concert with the Manager of Athletic Facilities and Athletic Camp Coordinator.
2. Serve as department’s primary liaison with campus & community partners for special events & special projects.
3. Assist Manager for Athletic Facilities on all Physical Plant & IT work orders and project coordination.
4. Serve as athletic department liaison with NCAA, GLIAC, CCHA, MHSAA and outside groups for all special event bids and hosting opportunities.
5. Responsible for oversight of facility scheduling of non-ice facilities and creating and maintaining a positive environment between all campus and community user groups.
6. Provide scheduling and revenue producing oversight in billing and accounts receivables where all non-ice athletic facility rental income is concerned.
7. Develop, supervise, and implement internship program for operations & facilities. Hiring coordinator for student wage and work study coordinator as it pertains to game operations and event management.
8. Provide statistical analyses and prepare reports.
9. Serve as the facility scheduling liaison to Athletic Camp Coordinator for Sports Camps.
10. Additional duties and/or special projects as assigned by Athletic Director and Manager of Athletic Facilities. | |
| Skills and Abilities: | Required Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular illustration shall not be used to exclude non-listed duties of similar kind or level of difficulty. | |
| Required Documents: | - Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s Degree.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. | |
Initial Application Review Date:
| 07/09/2021 | |
Posting Close Date:
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| EEO Statement: | Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. | |
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