UNC
Director for Athletic Event Management
UNC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
The Department of Athletics boasts 28 intercollegiate varsity sports with competitions, indoor and outdoor, on‑campus and off‑campus, held in venues ranging in capacity from 1,000 to 50,000. Across an academic year, the unit will manage and direct over 250 athletic competitions and related events, often hosting multiple events over a two‑to‑three‑day period.
Job Overview The Assistant Director of Athletic Event Management reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management and is responsible for providing leadership, accountability, and organization for Game Day Management across all sports. This position uses professional knowledge and experience to ensure that every event consistently exceeds expectations.
Key Responsibilities Responsibilities include administrative support, data collection and analysis; event preparation and management; technology utilization; planning and management of various projects; procurement and contract management; recruiting, hiring and training; cleaning, health and safety; communication with a part‑time, volunteer and student workforce; and coordination of volunteer workers and organizations to enhance the game environment under NCAA Division I guidelines.
The range of duties includes, but is not limited to:
Staffing (part‑time paid supervisors, students, volunteer ushers, etc.) recruitment, training, oversight, and retention.
Customer service training.
Report and manual writing.
Submitting and reconciling budgets and financial data.
Focus on venue security based on national and international events.
Additional responsibilities involve communicating proactively with departmental and university officials, coaches, game officials, event management staff, and spectators; and performing work in office settings, athletic fields, and venues in all weather conditions and hours.
Relationship Management The Assistant Director will leverage relationships related to Game Day Operations across the Athletic Department and campus‑wide units including Marketing, Facility Operations, Ticketing, Information Technology, Rams Club, Tar Heel Sports Properties, Auxiliary Staff Services, and others. This role consistently demonstrates direction, financial oversight, and strategic planning for nearly $3 million in annual spending.
Event Locations Event planning, execution, and evaluation occur at facilities such as Anderson Softball Stadium, Bill Koman Practice Complex, Boshamer Baseball Stadium, Carmichael Arena, Chris Smith Field at Kenan Stadium, Cone‑Kenfield Tennis Center, Dorrance Field, Eddie Smith Field House, Track & Field Complex, Finley Golf Course, Finley Practice Fields, Loudermilk Center for Excellence, Koury Natatorium, Lake Wheeler (Rowing/ACC Championship), Cary Tennis Park (NCAA Tennis), and Wake Med Soccer Park (NCAA Championships).
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Job Overview The Assistant Director of Athletic Event Management reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management and is responsible for providing leadership, accountability, and organization for Game Day Management across all sports. This position uses professional knowledge and experience to ensure that every event consistently exceeds expectations.
Key Responsibilities Responsibilities include administrative support, data collection and analysis; event preparation and management; technology utilization; planning and management of various projects; procurement and contract management; recruiting, hiring and training; cleaning, health and safety; communication with a part‑time, volunteer and student workforce; and coordination of volunteer workers and organizations to enhance the game environment under NCAA Division I guidelines.
The range of duties includes, but is not limited to:
Staffing (part‑time paid supervisors, students, volunteer ushers, etc.) recruitment, training, oversight, and retention.
Customer service training.
Report and manual writing.
Submitting and reconciling budgets and financial data.
Focus on venue security based on national and international events.
Additional responsibilities involve communicating proactively with departmental and university officials, coaches, game officials, event management staff, and spectators; and performing work in office settings, athletic fields, and venues in all weather conditions and hours.
Relationship Management The Assistant Director will leverage relationships related to Game Day Operations across the Athletic Department and campus‑wide units including Marketing, Facility Operations, Ticketing, Information Technology, Rams Club, Tar Heel Sports Properties, Auxiliary Staff Services, and others. This role consistently demonstrates direction, financial oversight, and strategic planning for nearly $3 million in annual spending.
Event Locations Event planning, execution, and evaluation occur at facilities such as Anderson Softball Stadium, Bill Koman Practice Complex, Boshamer Baseball Stadium, Carmichael Arena, Chris Smith Field at Kenan Stadium, Cone‑Kenfield Tennis Center, Dorrance Field, Eddie Smith Field House, Track & Field Complex, Finley Golf Course, Finley Practice Fields, Loudermilk Center for Excellence, Koury Natatorium, Lake Wheeler (Rowing/ACC Championship), Cary Tennis Park (NCAA Tennis), and Wake Med Soccer Park (NCAA Championships).
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