Director of Facilities, Events, and Operations - 999945
- Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Title: Director of Facilities, Events, and Operations - 999945
Position Number: 999945
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Department Summary:
Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sports programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.
The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way, written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.
Job Summary:
Drake Athletics is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Director of Facilities, Events, and Operations. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Finance and Operations, the Director will be responsible for the scheduling and operations of all Drake University's athletics facilities. The position supervises two full-time staff members, interns, and student staff. The Director is a leadership position within the department and will attend monthly department head meetings led by the Athletics Director. The position will serve as a liaison with Des Moines Public Schools at Mediacom Stadium and community organizations hosting events in Drake Athletics facilities. The Director will have a significant role in the operation of the Drake Relays and Conference/NCAA Championships, along with outside events, which include examples such as the Iowa High School State Track Meet and the AAU Junior Olympics.
The Director of Facilities, Events, and Operations plays a crucial role in maintaining and managing Intercollegiate Athletics facilities, with a focus on safety, functionality, and aesthetics. Responsible for ensuring facilities are at or above Division I expectations. This position will work nights, weekends, and possibly holidays. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree – knowledge of specialized principles or techniques normally obtained through a four-year college/university academic program or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program directly related to the type of work being performed
Preferred Qualifications:
5-7 years of experience
Job Duties:
- 30% - Schedule and coordinate all activities in athletics facilities. - (Essential)
- 30% - Oversee the management of events, which includes coordinating, training, and supervising outside contractors and the event staff. - (Essential)
- 20% - Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of two full-time staff members and student staff. - (Essential)
- 10% - Coordinate the setup and teardown of all events held in athletics facilities - (Essential)
- 5% - Monitor facility budgets. Execute contracts and billing - (Essential)
- 5% - Coordinate all maintenance, upkeep, and repair projects within athletics facilities. - (Essential)
- 0% - Provides other duties as assigned - (Essential)
- 0% - All of the duties described above require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, and Drake University. - (Essential)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are asked to complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter.
Review of Applications Begins:
Salary and Benefits:
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2025. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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