University of South Alabama hiring Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Events Operations – 007384 in Mobile, AL

Position Number 007384

Position Title Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Events Operations – 007384

Division Athletics

Department 110122 – Athletics Facilities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and five years of related experience in a collegiate or professional sports setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Athletics department is seeking to hire an Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Event Operations. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all athletic facilities and event operations.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing game and event logistics, as well as the management, maintenance, scheduling, and long-term planning of athletics facilities.
• Ensures a safe, high-quality environment for student-athletes, staff, and spectators while maintaining compliance with institutional, conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations.
• Serves as primary liaison for game-day operations, including coordination of officials, teams, media, ticketing, security, parking, and emergency services.
• Serves as the point of contact for game operations, technology, including video boards, scoreboards, audio systems, and replay systems.
• Manages game and event schedules to avoid conflicts and ensure efficient operations.
• Oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and scheduling of all athletic facilities.
• Maintains a comprehensive master calendar for all athletic venues, including competitions, practices, maintenance, and external rentals.
• Develops and maintains facility policies, procedures, and sports-specific visiting team guides.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Oversees crowd management, security operations, and emergency preparedness for all events.
• Assists in long-range planning, including capital projects, renovations, and facility improvements.
• Oversees postseason bid submissions and hosting responsibilities for conference and NCAA events.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and supervises full-time, part-time, and student event staff.
• Oversees third-party vendors and contracted service providers.
• Provides leadership and professional development for game operations personnel.
• Develops, monitors, and manages facilities and event operations budgets.
• Prepares cost estimates for events and communicates financial responsibilities to clients and external groups.
• Coordinates and manages external events such as receptions, banquets, camps, and clinics.
• Serves as the department liaison for summer camps and clinics.
• Works evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 04/24/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday – Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular