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Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities & Events

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

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Posted:
January 18, 2019
Location:
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Salary:
Type:
Full-time - Experienced
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The Division of Student Affairs’ role is to enhance and support students learning experience here at UWL. We work closely with faculty, staff, community members, alumni and most importantly, students to provide quality programs and services which promote learning, leadership, involvement, service and the celebration of diversity. The Division includes a number of departments: Campus Child Center, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, and the Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students office. The staff of the Division is truly student-centered and concerned about the holistic development of the student.

Position Summary The position of Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities & Events will hold a 100% appointment in the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (“the Department”) and will report directly to the Deputy Director of Athletics. The Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities & Events will manage the daily operation and maintenance of athletics and sports facilities on campus and be responsible for event management of 21 varsity athletics programs at a Division III institution. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, facility and staff management, scheduling indoor and outdoor athletics and sports facilities, working with internal and external constituents, oversite of the game day operations for all varsity programs and assist in the planning and development of athletics and sports facilities projects. The Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities & Events is expected to work in collaboration with all users of the facilities including, but not limited to, Athletics, Exercise and Sports Science, Recreational Sports Department, other campus users and external groups. The Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities & Events must conduct themselves in such a way as to enhance respect for the university, the department, all UWL varsity programs and UWL student-athletes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Events and facility management experience.
• Knowledge or experience of collegiate athletics.
• Detail-orientated with strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sport Management, Sport Administration or Business Management.
• Events and facility management experience within an athletic or recreation setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of groups including students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Experience managing operational budgets of facilities.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with event management software.
• Understanding of APPA facility guidelines and best practices for building scheduling and utilization.

About University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-L fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-L is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "... our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse has appeared prominently on the U....S. News & World Report list of "America's Best Colleges" for more than a decade and is ranked consistently as one of the top three institutions in the Midwest. With a student population of roughly 10,000, the university offers 85 undergraduate programs in 29 disciplines and a variety of graduate programs in three colleges: Liberal Studies, Science and Health, and Business Administration, including the School of Arts & Communication and the School of Education. There are nearly 350 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 73 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 87 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 67 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates. The UW-L campus is nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse (pop. 51,818) located in western Wisconsin. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten "Best Places to Live" in 2009, La Crosse is one of the most scenic places in mid-America. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. UW-La Crosse is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives. Please contact the Search and Screen Committee if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.
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