Coordinator for Athletic Operations

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Athletics
Department: Athletic Operations

Accountabilities:
Under the general direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Operations, the Coordinator assists with the planning, preparation, and execution of game/event operations as well as daily support for various athletic facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the event/game management responsibilities for all home events/sports.
• Perform all necessary responsibilities as the primary or secondary event manager during home athletic events.
• Coordination of venue setup and conversions.
• Provide daily support for the operation and upkeep of the various athletic facilities, including work order management/tracking and communication with coaches and University facilities staff.
• Assist with various facility projects and other special projects as assigned.
• Responsible for the supervision, training and assignment of work to student game staff.
• Responsible for assisting in the staging of events and coordinating the use of all athletic facilities including University and non-departmental organizations, when feasible.
• Represents LIU Athletics to other universities, external offices and agencies.
• Establishes and enforces operating procedures; recommends and implements improvements to game/event operations.
• Responsible for remaining current and ensuring compliance with all applicable University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assists in the event management of post season home athletic tournaments and championships.
• Works and communicates effectively with coaches on various issues and event management.
• Works with and communicates effectively with University facility and public safety managers for event management set-ups, maintenance, and facilities staff usage.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education and industry experience from which comparable skills are attained.
• One year of relevant experience in collegiate and/or professional event/facility management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous NCAA experience in event/facility management.
• Previous experience with hosting Conference and/or NCAA post-season events.
• Previous experience with coordinating, supervising and organizing event staff and students.
  

About Long Island University

One of the largest private universities in the nation, Long Island University maintains a storied legacy of championship athletics, exhibited by 23 National Championships, 200+ Conference Championships, 350+ All-Americans, 68 Professional Draft Picks and 6 Olympians. LIU has two distinct campuses, an 11-acre self-contained campus in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, and a 320-acre campus in Brookville, New York on Long Island’s iconic North Shore. Both campuses boast state-of-the-art facilities and a devoted, passionate fan base. LIU’s student body population consists of 16,000 students from 48 states and 80 countries. Its global network of 200,000 alumni include industry leaders and numerous professional athletes. The University was recently named by Forbes as one of ten “hot colleges in the making,” and recognized for excellence by The Brookings Institution, Colleges of Distinction and The Princeton Review.