Director, Event Management and Facilities

Job ID: 298378

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director, Event Management and Facilities. The Director of Event Management & Facilities assists with all aspects of event management and monitors all athletics facilities recommending repair, renovation, and maintenance needs. Management responsibilities include supervision, training, hiring, and scheduling of part-time and student employees serving at the facilities in both daily and event positions, overseeing daily team usage of the facilities. Facilitates the mission, policies and procedures of UNG, the Peach Belt Conference, and the NCAA.

In addition to background checks for all cardholders, O.C.G.A. § 50-5-83 requires a credit check on all employees issued a purchasing card. Additionally, credit checks must be run at the time of P-card renewal.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university’s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and execution of home athletics events, including venue set-up, staffing coordination, game administration and post-event breakdown.
• Recruit, train, schedule and supervise student work staff to ensure effective coverage, accountability and service standards.
• Responsible for presentation, readiness and daily functionality of athletics facilities and contests.
• Responsible for organization, inventory and upkeep of event management assets and equipment.
• Serves as operational liaison with internal campus partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Athletics Executive Leadership team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of university rules and regulations, conference rules and regulations, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong oral and written communication and computer skills
• Highly organized with superior work ethic and the ability to manage a wide variety of tasks and a large caseload in a positive, efficient and effective manner in a face-paced organization
• High ethical standards and ability to relate work with a diverse faculty, staff, students and other publics
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPR and AED. Must be willing to obtain other certifications as needed.
• Minimum of two years of job-related experience.

Proposed Salary

$50,957 – $56,052

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced + Education