Assistant Director, Event Management & Game Operations

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Director of Event Management and Game Operations

JOB PURPOSE:   

Assists with all facets of event management/game operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assists with the event management for all 17 sports and has direct oversight of game operations for Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball. Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating security/event staffing (Landmark staffing and police staffing), coordinating medical personnel, developing game day operations manuals for each sport, organizing game operations meetings, communicating with facilities staff to ensure the facility is setup per NCAA standards, working with coaching staffs on game-day needs, communicating with officials and visiting team, etc.
• Assists with oversight of game day operations for Football, Men’s & Women’s Basketball and Wrestling including, but not limited to, securing groups to clean the facility following each event, managing ADA golf cart drivers for ramps during football games and supervising the table crew for men’s and women’s basketball games.
• Manages payment process for all game/sport officials by utilizing conference databases (e.g., Arbiter, RefQuest, etc.) and interacts with UW Accounts payable to generate purchase orders to create checks (payment) for each official on game day. In addition, communicates with the applicable conference office and supervisor of officials as necessary.
• Assists with oversight of facility operations including communicating with facilities staff on needs relating to event management. 
• Coordinates scheduling of Athletic Department facilities including processing Facility Use Agreements for outside rentals.
• Assists with coordination of special events such as the WHSAA State Football Championships, University Commencement, concerts, etc.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable University, Mountain West Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. 
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed. 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate to be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 
  • 2 years’ experience in collegiate event or game management (more experience preferred)
  • Valid Driver's License with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy Found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/auxserv/fleet/Official-Vehicle-Policy/OVP.pdf  required.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to learn Mountain West Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. 
• Event planning experience.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent, sound decisions
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a variety of diverse individuals, groups and organizations. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 4/1/2024 will receive full consideration. 

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/