Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation and Athletic Facilities, the Associate Director (Facilities) Campus Recreation and Athletic Facilities is responsible for daily management of the Renaissance Coliseum and multiple outdoor spaces on campus. Day to day responsibilities include but are not limited to operation of all shared spaces in the Renaissance Coliseum, coordination of facility setups for internal and external clients and supervision of student staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct operational supervision of the Renaissance Coliseum and Meinen Tennis Courts. 
• Oversee for all daily operations of the facilities, including scheduling, setting up, tearing down, etc. for NCAA Division I athletic practices and contests. 
• Serve as point of contact and departmental representative for large scale events as needed, including day of event operations for major external events. 
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and develop a student staff consisting of Student Event Managers, Building Supervisors, and Event Staff. 
• Utilize, manage and train student staff on daily operation of Renaissance Coliseum technology to include but not limited to the Media Control Room, building sound board, light board and video boards. Ability to serve as control room manager for events such as but not limited to Bradley commencement, external graduations, etc. 
• Manage key and card access control for all interior and exterior doors of the Renaissance Coliseum.
• Manage event logistics in collaboration with Intercollegiate Athletics, including but not limited to event diagrams, staffing, set-up/teardown for all practices, games and special events and emergency planning for Athletic hosted events. 
• Work in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Event Services to secure external group rentals to generate revenue for the University. 
• Work with University’s union trades staff to ensure facility maintenance, custodial, and grounds needs are met. 
• Oversee annual maintenance repair/replacement plans and service contracts; provide purchasing and maintenance recommendations as needed.
• Manage all outdoor table, chair and staging requests, delivery, and setup for the University community. 
• Serve as a member of the Student Involvement team to assist with Welcome Week, Parents’ Weekend, Siblings’ Weekend, Homecoming and other cross-departmental projects and needs. May require but not limited to being on-site for events in Hayden Clark Alumni Center, Michel Student Center, Alumni Quad, etc. 
• Ensure all events adhere to University and division standards and policies.
• Effectively manage department budgets.
• Serve as Acting Director for Campus Recreation and Athletic Facilities in the absence of the Director.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends; attend major events as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Candidates must possess exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel. 
• Candidates must also be detail-oriented, possess excellent problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.  
• The successful candidate will communicate a commitment to collaboration, diversity & inclusion, experiential learning, retention, and student wellness. 
• Frequent evening and weekend work will be required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Recreational Sports Management, Sports Administration, Exercise Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in facility/event management and planning
• Experience supervising part-time/student employees

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the position, resume and complete contact information for three professional references. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.  Apply Here

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with preference given to applications received prior to April 22, 2022. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission. 

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.