Western Colorado University invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Facilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities: The position of Assistant Athletic Director of Internal Operations and Facilities reports to the Athletic Director and supervises two student Interns and seven to twelve student workers during the school year.  This position also works collaboratively with the Athletics Department, Facilities Services, Accounting Services, and all away teams and staff visiting Western.  The Assistant Athletic Director of Internal Operations and Facilities is a full-time professional that will lead the Athletic Department facilities for the University, assist in Conference and Event Services, and assist with Athletic Special Events.

This person will be the point person for scheduling of all athletic facilities and fields.  Will need to coordinate with all teams, campus groups, and outside groups.  Assist in all athletic facility capital projects, renovations and retrofits.  Also will be the main liaison to Facility Services for daily facility maintenance and upkeep.  They will also establish and maintain client relations with both internal and external customers and Western stakeholders. Conduct site visits and tours. Meet, greet and provide excellent support service prior to, during, and after events (25% is summer conference and events and 75% is athletic and gameday events during school year).

In addition to excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills the Assistant Athletics Director for Internal Operations and Facilities will exhibit qualities of emotional maturity, genuineness, self-confidence, common sense and good judgment. This person should also possess the ability to make good, consistent and fair decisions based on available information as well as to be able to work with cross-functional teams and to foster teamwork.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field. Ability to support significant evening and weekend work.  Self-motivated and initiative necessary. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent customer service. Strong computer skills. A current valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field. Two or more years of intercollegiate athletic administration. Experience and skills in event planning and management, facilities management, and student staff supervision. Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Office suite, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), etc. CPR and First Responder certified.

Compensation: This is a full-time, twelve-month position with an initial salary range of $45,000-$50,000. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums, generous paid time off, a shared contribution retirement plan and tuition benefits.

What you need to apply: Required attachments include a letter of application addressed to Kaylee Summers, Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Compliance/SWA, along with a current resume, and contact information for three references.

Applications will be accepted beginning immediately.  Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  The start date for this position is as soon as possible after hire.

Note: Official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire. 

Western is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,700 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Western supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity of all types including ability (physical, mental), social class, racial/ethnic, linguistic, religion, sexual orientation, age, experience, gender, and cultural. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Professionals have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS