Director of Operations

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Company: Murray State University
Location: Murray, KY 42071

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Primary on-site contact and daily operation of the CFSB Center.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Organize, oversee and execute logistical operations and setup/strike for all events (internal, external and athletic) in facility.
  • Develop, create and implement concepts and ideas to improve event operations.
  • Aggressively promote and recruit external events (concerts, regional events, etc.) to be hosted at the CFSB Center.
  • Assisting in development and execution of marketing plans and promotions related to hosting of external events at the CFSB center.
  • Plan, schedule and supervise appropriate levels of personnel (full-time, part-time, and students) in all areas of responsibility, including overtime, while staying within budgetary limitations and university policy.
  • Serve as a representative of the CFSB Center while attending various activities encouraging growth and interest in Murray State Athletics, Murray State University and the local and regional communities.
  • Work in collaboration with Athletic Director and Resources & Operations within the athletic department to establish partnerships within the local and regional communities regarding scheduling of events.
  • Overseeing, approving and managing all timecard approvals at the CFSB Center.
  • Serve as athletic department representative for the CFSB Center while also working within the Resources & Operations Division of Murray State Athletics.
  • Will be responsible for producing annual revenues from facility rentals, booking of external events and other revenue streams.
  • Maintaining ultimate responsibility for coordination, management and communication of comprehensive facility schedule to include all events (internal, external and athletic) to all parties involved.
  • Coordination of all housekeeping and general maintenance for the CFSB center.
  • Serve in a support role for gameday event management for home football games, basketball games and other events as assigned.
  • Ability to promote a positive and inclusive workplace.

Minimum Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

  • Two years supervisory experience required within a multi-purpose athletic and special event venue.
  • Knowledgeable in OSHA standards in maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Must possess ability to plan, develop, organize and manage all aspects of the operational activities of the facility.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to work in facility management and event operations.
  • Excellent public relations, interpersonal communication skills, and customer service are a high priority.
  • Must be detail-oriented, organized, and computer literate.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

  • Knowledge of arena/convention facilities, recordkeeping, report preparation and finance preferred.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to perform long periods of physical activity (standing, walking, etc.).

Work Hours

  • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Salary Maximum Salary

Posting Details

Posting Date
12/04/2019

Closing Date
12/25/2019

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

  • Letter of application
  • Resume
  • Contact information for three (3) references