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Working independently, the Assistant Director of Facilities, Operations and Event Management provides leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of NCAA Division I athletic contests, special events, campus activities, and external rentals while supporting the daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of Athletics facilities. The position serves as a primary liaison with campus departments, vendors, coaches, and external partners to ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, functional, and event-ready condition while delivering exceptional game and event operations.

• Provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and execution of all NCAA Division I home contests, conference and NCAA championships, special events, and external rentals. Oversees event staffing, logistics, payroll, customer service, security coordination, facility setup and turnover, and operational execution while ensuring compliance with university, conference, and NCAA requirements.
• Coordinates the day-to-day operational readiness and maintenance support of Athletics facilities by identifying maintenance needs, coordinating repairs, monitoring facility conditions, and working collaboratively with Facilities Management, contractors, and vendors to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and event ready. Assists with preventive maintenance planning, equipment maintenance, deferred maintenance tracking, and operational improvements.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluate event supervisors, student assistants, and casual workers while coordinating payroll, purchasing, contracts, scheduling, operational documentation, and administrative processes supporting Athletics events and facility operations.
• Coordinates facility scheduling for Athletics programs, campus departments, and external users while serving as the primary operational liaison with coaches, vendors, campus partners, visiting teams, officials, and event clients. Develop operational schedules and resolves facility conflicts to maximize facility utilization.
• Assists with operational budgets, procurement, contract administration, inventory management, and departmental projects while supporting facility improvement initiatives and recommending operational enhancements that improve efficiency, safety, and customer service.

Athletics Facilities

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Athletics Admin Professional II

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,908 (Step 1) - $7,150 (Step 20) per month.

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

The ideal candidate has experience with event and/or facility operations and previous supervisory responsibilities, along with knowledge of EMS or equivalent scheduling software. They possess the ability to develop, analyze, and implement policies and procedures related to facility operations and can effectively plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in environments with numerous competing priorities under the direction of the General Manager. The successful candidate is skilled in training others on new processes and procedures, providing work direction, and fostering a collaborative work environment. They demonstrate strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills, are highly adept at multitasking, and maintain flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience required.

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Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.