Assistant Director of Event Management

EXPIRED

Hiring Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

The University of Missouri Department of Athletics is seeking to hire an outgoing, motivated, and team-oriented individual to serve as an Assistant Director of Event Management. This position will support and assist with the operations, logistics, and event management of Mizzou’s men’s and women’s sports programs and external events.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the setup and breakdown of home competitions and external events.

Hiring, training, scheduling, and general supervision of part-time staff, student interns, and volunteers.

Hiring Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

The University of Missouri Department of Athletics is seeking to hire an outgoing, motivated, and team-oriented individual to serve as an Assistant Director of Event Management. This position will support and assist with the operations, logistics, and event management of Mizzou’s men’s and women’s sports programs and external events.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the setup and breakdown of home competitions and external events.

Hiring, training, scheduling, and general supervision of part-time staff, student interns, and volunteers.

Serving as the event manager for assigned men’s and women’s athletic events. This will include leading operations meetings with the necessary department personnel and maintaining pre-competition communication with the visiting team, conference office, and game officials.

Assisting with managing outside events hosted by Mizzou Athletics, including concerts, high school state championships, Special Olympics, etc.

Developing and maintaining visitor’s guides and assisting with hotel arrangements, for visiting teams as necessary.

Coordinating with opposing teams for practice times and any other necessary pre and post competition logistics.

Maintaining current knowledge of SEC and NCAA rules and regulations related to game management.

Reporting any potential SEC and NCAA rules violations to the Director of Event Management and Compliance Department.

Performing other related duties as assigned.
 

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights and Weekends as required by events. 
 

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in college athletics or event management.   
 

Anticipated Hiring Range

$53,000 - $57,000 depending on ability and experience. 
 

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.  If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards.... 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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