Title: Assistant Director of Facilities, Events, and Operations, Athletics - 999646

Position Number: 999646

Unit/Department: Athletic Business/Ticket Office

FTE: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.

The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake Athletics is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the opening of Assistant Director of Facilities, Events, and Operations. Reporting to Director of Events, Facilities, and Operations, the Assistant Director will be responsible for the day-to-day scheduling of the Drake University athletics facilities for athletics team practices, student groups, and other special events. The Assistant Director will oversee the management of events which includes coordinating, training, and supervising Event Staff for the Drake-hosted events.

The Assistant Director of Facilities, Events, and Operations plays a key role in the facility maintenance and management of Intercollegiate Athletics facilities with an emphasis on safety, functionality, and presentation. Responsible for ensuring facilities are at or above Division I expectations. This position will work nights, weekends, and possibly holidays. Other duties as assigned.

All of the essential job duties assigned to this position require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, and Drake University.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree – knowledge of specialized principles or techniques normally obtained through a four-year college/university academic program or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program directly related to the type of work being performed

• 1-3 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 40% - Coordinate day-to-day aspects of operation and maintenance for assigned athletics facilities. - (Essential)

• 30% - Administer Drake Athletics, campus, and external events as assigned. - (Essential)

• 10% - Maintain inventory of all athletics facility equipment. - (Essential)

• 10% - Liaison with Facility Services and coordinate facility work orders. - (Essential)

• 5% - Assist in the execution of NCAA Championships, Conference Championships, Drake Sports Camps, and external events. - (Essential)

• 5% - Perform other duties, as assigned. - (Essential)

  Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake's job board and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references.

Have Questions?

Question about the application process, working at Drake, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at jobs@drake.edu.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for these positions is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2025) (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/) .

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/) .

Review of Applications Begins: Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.