Serves as the primary event manager and director of game operations for home football events, leading all planning, coordination, and game-day execution while serving as the central point of contact for internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality event experience.

Provides leadership and oversight for a team of event and facility managers responsible for all other intercollegiate sports including ACC and NCAA post-season bids and hosting. Establishes standards, policies, budgets and operating procedures while directing planning and execution across all assigned events to ensure consistency, operational excellence, and alignment with departmental priorities.

Assists Associate AD for Facilities, Event Management and Capital Projects in the seamless alignment between event management, facility operations, and capital initiatives; coordinating event requirements with facility readiness, conversions, maintenance, and project timelines; provides event-driven input into capital planning and project design; and jointly develops operating standards, communication protocols, and implementation plans to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality events while minimizing operational conflicts and disruptions.

Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of third-party events hosted in athletics venues (e.g., concerts, motorsports, and special events), working in collaboration with department leadership; serves as a primary operational liaison with internal units and external partners to align event requirements with facility capabilities, contractual obligations, staffing plans, and departmental standards for safety, efficiency, and event quality.

Bachelor's degree and four years experience related experience within the appropriate athletics discipline or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

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Bachelor's degree and four years experience related experience within the appropriate athletics discipline or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.