Job Title:

Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities, Equipment and Events (P2 Career Level, Exempt, Full-time)

Athletics

Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 on the U.S. News and World Report's list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Grinnell College is a top-ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.



POSITION SUMMARYThe Assistant Athletic Director will lead the management of Grinnell College's PEAR facilities and equipment along with internal and external events to develop and maintain a positive user and student experience.
The professional will supervise the facilities and equipment management team and oversee the coordination of varsity athletic and special events, schedule and supervise professional and student staff as it relates to events and serve as gameday administrator. Foci will include building an inclusive culture while contributing positively to the College's Athletic Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of Varsity Athletic Events - including scheduling and coordination of professional and student staff, communications to visiting teams, officials, and spectators, and serving as gameday administration.


• Supervision of PEAR facilities and equipment management - including four direct reports, risk and liability concerns, inventory processes, and working with Facilities Management on maintenance and capital projects.


• Manage and coordinate all student employment procedures, policies, and processes within PEAR.


• Duties as assigned by supervisor or athletic administrator.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university


• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification required; can be completed after hire


• Three years or more of work experience


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion


• Ability to adapt to changing situations


• Strong planning and organizing skills alongside the ability to be individually efficient


• Experience leading individuals in a team environment

Master's degree preferred

Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities, Equipment and Events

Exempt

Staff

Full-Time

Regular

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

No

S01116

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.