Athletics Event Operations Coordinator Samford University - 4.3 Homewood, AL Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications NCAA standards Bachelor's degree NCAA rules Full Job Description Welcome to Samford University's application process powered by NeoEd! Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to job qualification information. Demographic information is maintained only for statistical reporting and is not associated with individual applications . It is important that you review any prepopulated information as applications must show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be accepted. Description The Athletics Event Operations Coordinator supports the daily operations of athletic events and assists with planning and managing game days to ensure a great experience for student-athletes, coaches, officials and fans. This role also helps coordinate special events, while providing excellent customer service to coaches, campus departments, and outside organizations. Evening and weekend work will be required as needed. Job Duties Assist with execution of game day management plans to ensure a positive game day experience for all student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators Assist with coordination of outside events to include Samford University graduations and high school graduations. Provides excellent customer service to athletic department coaches and staff, campus departments and organizations, and external organizations to encourage continual and regular use of all athletics facilities Assist Director of Event Operations with budget preparation for the unit Coordinate with other departments as necessary to prepare facilities for the various events Position requires working evenings, and weekends, as well as other related duties as assigned by supervisors Qualifications Bachelor's degree with previous experience working in an Athletics related field. A master's degree may substitute for experience. Working Knowledge of NCAA and Southern Conference rules and regulations with a personal commitment to operate within those rules is required. Ability to lift a minimum of 15 pounds. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working within an intercollegiate athletic program in the areas of facilities or operations preferred. Employer Samford University Address 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, Alabama, 35229 Phone 2057262011 Website http://www.samford.edu