Senior Associate AD, Event Management & Operations

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

August 14, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1504-NN_ADMINPRO - Associate Athletic Director

Business Title:

Senior Associate AD, Event Management & Operations

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

August 14, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1504-NN_ADMINPRO - Associate Athletic Director

Business Title:

Senior Associate AD, Event Management & Operations

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Event Management & Operations , you will provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of all athletic facilities and event operations at Washington State University. In this pivotal role, you will manage large-scale capital projects, oversee high-profile event execution, and ensure the efficient operation of athletic venues. As a key member of the executive team, you will partner with internal and external stakeholders to create a safe, engaging, and high-performing environment for student-athletes and the campus community.

You will report directly to the Deputy Director of Athletics, and serve as a key member of the department’s executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and institutional coordination. You will act as the primary liaison with university facilities teams and external contractors/vendors, and play a critical role in creating a safe, compliant, and engaging environment that supports the success of student-athletes and enhances the overall university experience.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime-exempt.

Monthly Salary: $9,166.67 - $10,833.34 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, administrative, business, liberal arts, social sciences, or related discipline plus five (5) years of demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified for the particular unit, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility. Any combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted for the required education. Extensive knowledge of rules and regulations established by governing associations.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NCAA, Pac-12 Conference, and university-level rules, policies, and compliance regulations.

• Advanced degree in a related field.

• Experience in facility maintenance and facility improvements.

• Experience in working with budgets.

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, consider alternatives and provide flexibility.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex operations and leading cross-functional teams.

• Experience leading athletic capital projects, from concept development through completion.

• Proven success in project management and staff supervision.

• Familiarity with public event safety, emergency preparedness, and crowd control practices.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Technological proficiency in facility/event management platforms.

About WSU Athletics
Area/College: Intercollegiate Athletics
Department Name** :** Events & Facilities
Location: Pullman, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates , upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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