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University of Pittsburgh Director of Event Management and Camps in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Director of Event Management and Camps
Manages Athletic Department competitions, games, camps and events in athletic facilities. Directs event and camp logistics, oversees student workers and supports large events through coordinating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Executes promotion of sport camps as well as processes and procedures for sport camps. Athletic event management ensures that quality control measures are met for all events including collaboration with Public Safety, Parking, Facilities Management, and all areas in the Athletic Department including Marketing, Development, Ticketing, Media Relations etc.
Job Summary
Plans, organizes, and executes athletic events. Manages event logistics, oversees student workers and supports event operations through coordinating and communicating with internal and external contacts. Manages core event functions and supports the execution of athletics events, including but not limited to, varsity athletics competitions, sports camps, external competitions, and others as assigned.
Essential Functions
Manages all aspects of events for assigned sports including crowd control, parking and credentials. Conducts regular game operations meetings for each. Assists in planning and execution of all ACC and NCAA Championship events. Coordinates with facilities management to ensure competition venues are prepared. Executes marketing, advertising and promotion of sports camps. Coordinates communication between coaches, staff and camp attendees. Assists with set up, tear down, registration, inventory, scheduling and web site operations for camps. Evaluates effectiveness of sport camps and event management processes.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. May need to lift equipment, mail, or supplies up to 50 pounds.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Athletics Event Manager Job Family: Athletics Job Sub Family: Camps & Events Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Varies Work Arrangement: Varies Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications Relocation_Offered: Yes Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI244611888
