Senior Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Event Management

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Senior Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Event Management

Position Number

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Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Senior Associate Athletic Director of Facilities and Event Management

Position Number

A04760

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Lombardi Memorial Center

Campus

Rose Hill

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary

Reporting to theDirector of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management will oversee all athletic facilities, equipment, and game/event management operations within the Athletics Department. 

This position requires evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Directs organizes, and supervises the operations of all University athletic facilities.

Coordinates scheduling of all practices, games, outside rentals, and other events for all athletic facilities.

Oversees event management and game day administration for all home contests and events.

Responsible for set-up/breakdown of all game days and practices.

Promotes revenue generation through facility rentals and maintains facility budget.

Oversees all capital improvement projects.

Coordinates maintenance, monitors inventory, and performs building and equipment inspections.

Purchases equipment, materials, supplies, and services for facilities and works with vendors and suppliers for services.

Acts as liaison with the offices of public safety, facilities engineering & operations, and the custodial department.

Serves as athletics liaison with summer camp and clinic programs that are conducted by varsity coaches.

Serves as Director of Championships for hosting conference tournaments and NCAA post-season contests.

Complies with all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Additional Functions

Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in athletics facilities and event operations.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

High level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License.

Minimum Starting Salary

$95,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$105,400

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A887P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | N/A | | Posting Date | 06/27/2025 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Often | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Running | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Often | | Climbing ladders | Often | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Often | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment:  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Extreme Cold:  Temperatures typically below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Extreme Heat:  Temperatures typically above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience in athletics facilities and event operations?

   • Yes
   • No

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