California State University-Dominguez Hills · 4 months ago
Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Operations
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,789/mo - $10,183/mo
5+ years expCalifornia State University-Dominguez Hills is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all athletic operations within the Department of Athletics. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing game day operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating on budget development and resource planning.
EducationProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Performs highly complex managerial work providing strategic direction and operational leadership for game day operations across all intercollegiate sports (currently 10 NCAA Division II programs)
Develops and implements comprehensive procedures and policies for game day logistics, event execution, and facility usage, ensuring alignment with NCAA standards, CSU policies, and CSUDH institutional values
Oversees and manages professional and student staff in the execution of all athletic events, including setup, breakdown, scheduling, ticketing, concessions, and in-event operations
Leads departmental efforts in risk management, crowd control, event security, and emergency response planning in coordination with University Police, Risk Management, and the Dean of Students Office
Manage team competition schedules, directs team travel, and works with AVP for Athletics and Division Fiscal Officer to develop and monitor team budgets
Oversee the full range of fiscal operations for the Athletic Department, including managing budgets across General Fund, IRA, Trust, ASI, and TAP accounts
Qualification
Required
Five - seven (5-7) years of experience and the equivalent to a bachelor's degree
Two - three (2-3) years of supervisory/managerial experience required
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies across campus and within the Athletics Department, fostering inclusive partnerships that enhance student engagement and operational success
Ability to provide excellent customer service, ensuring positive experiences for student-athletes, fans, and event attendees during athletic events and departmental interactions
Ability to effectively manage and deliver student-oriented athletic services on a campus with a diverse student body and staff, utilizing modern management and administrative techniques for work planning, scheduling, coordination, and event execution
Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing, and directing staff and student workers in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures within the Athletics Department to ensure smooth game day and event logistics
Gather, analyze, and interpret data related to athletic event operations, compliance, and budgeting; reason logically to draw valid conclusions and make informed recommendations that support strategic goals
Possess knowledge of event management principles and practices to coordinate complex athletic competitions and departmental events efficiently and safely
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field
Experience with staff supervision, budget management, facility scheduling/management software
Prior experience supervising staff in operations or events planning
Benefits
Medical
Dental
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Retirement
Tuition assistance
Company
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Centrally located in the South Bay and the heart of Los Angeles, CSU Dominguez Hills is a diverse, welcoming community of learners and educators collaborating to change lives and communities for the better.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.3MKey Investors
Fresno State UniversityHollywood Foreign Press Association
2022-09-26Grant· $3.3M
2022-07-26Grant
Leadership Team
Bobbie Porter, Ed.D.
Vice President and Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer
Bill Chang
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