The Director of Game Management/Event Operations will focus primarily on the game operations/event management for all home athletic events each year and events hosted by the Athletic Department which consists of over 230 events per year. In addition to event management this position will assist with facility/custodial management of all Athletic Department facilities, as well as other duties as assigned. This position will need to be able to work with and support a diverse athletic department of over 500 student-athletes, coaches and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as a team player within the internal operations group and share the vision for the future of the department as outlined by the athletics strategic plan
• Follow purchasing and spending guidelines as set by the University and athletic department

60%: Event Management

• Game/Event manager for home athletic events and events hosted by the Athletic Department is the primary responsibility of this position.
• Assists with preparation and set-up of facilities for home events. Clean-up of facilities at the conclusion of events.
• Game management duties include hiring, scheduling, and supervision of staff for game management positions, event security and crowd control, management of ticket sales, and concessions, including student work study positions.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards for game management and event security, as well as food safety regulations specific to concessions.
• In partnership with sports communication, develop, maintain and distribute Visiting Team Guide to opposing schools and officials coming to campus.

30%: Facility Management

• Assist the Director of Athletic Facility Operations with maintenance and upkeep of athletic facilities as assigned by the athletic administration
• Facility maintenance and preparation become the primary position duty during summer months

10 %: Supervision

• Manage Paycom Process for Operations Student Workers – both Game and Facility Operations
• Primary supervisor/scheduler for game management work-study positions and formal internship program.
• Sports Leadership and Management interns training, supervision and academic experience oversight.
• Proactively support students from historically marginalized backgrounds.
• Serve as Stoller Center building supervisor during assigned hours.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Other duties within the athletic department will be assigned to this position by the Director of Athletics.

A Bachelor's Degree is required.

About Pacific University

Pacific University is a forward-thinking, private institution known for providing comprehensive liberal arts and professional education. Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore., is one of the West's oldest chartered higher education institutions. Pacific annually ranks as one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked as one of the best tuition values in the West. With an enrollment of more than 2,000 students, Pacific University provides an excellent academic experience linking theory to practice in education. At Pacific, you can choose from 52 undergraduate majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. We also offer doctorates in optometry, professional psychology, pharmacy and physical therapy, and master's degrees in occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, and education. Our programs provide a wide variety of options for internships, study abroad, research, community involvement, and co-curricular activities. Pacific’s main campus is located in Forest Grove, Oregon, a distinctive location that offers the best of many worlds, combining the vibrant metropolitan life of nearby Portland with the rich and productive farmlands of the Tuala...tin Valley. We also have a satellite College of Education campus in Eugene, Oregon, and facilities in Portland that support the academic and clinical programs of the College of Optometry and the School of Professional Psychology. Our newest addition is the 105,000 square-foot Health Professions Campus located in Hillsboro next to Tuality Hospital. Our students enjoy small classes, allowing high-quality interaction with our engaged and engaging faculty, who continually receive high marks from students for excellence in teaching. Pacific’s faculty, whose work has been recognized nationally, augment their curricula with interactive learning strategies, service projects, and internships. At Pacific, you are encouraged to step out into the community and learn from other’s experiences while applying what you hear, see and do in the classroom. As well, we offer many extra-curricular activities, including student leadership, student media, recreational and club sports, performing arts and music to enhance your classroom experience. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the many formal and informal opportunities for learning that take place outside the classroom. And don’t forget to take in a Boxer’s match, game or meet! Since 1990, Pacific's nationally ranked teams have won 11 conference championships, captured six district or regional titles and have competed in national competitions 30 times.

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