Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management & Operations

The Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management & Operations supervises and coordinates internal operations for 35 varsity sports. Additionally, this position will be charged with managing and directing all facets of Dartmouth College Athletics event management, including planning, preparation and facilitation for regular season and post-season competition for all sports. Additional responsibilities include scheduling and game contract management.

Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for constructive interaction with associates, assistants, coaches, department staff, student-athletes, administrators, etc.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work effectively in a fast-paced and complex work environment.
• Strong planning and analytical skills.
• At least five years of college athletics experience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manages game contracts for all varsity sports contests.
• Maintains staff personnel contracts and appointment letters.
• Works with facilities on scheduling of all home events (contests, camps, clinics, etc.) to ensure maintenance of general operations and upkeep of athletics facilities.
• Manages relationships with third parties and vendors (e.g. event staffing companies, campus police, emergency services, rental companies, etc.)
• Works with the varsity scheduling committee to ensure compliance with Title IX as it relates to practice opportunities, game times, etc.
• Assists with the onboarding of new staff.