Position Details

Position Information Requisition Number S4500P

Home Org Name Athletic Facilities

Division Name Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title Director, Athletic Facilities

Job Class Code BA23

Appointment Status Full-time

Part-time FTE 1

Limited Term Yes

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for excellence and a drive to keep things running at peak performance? Join our team as a Director of Athletic Facilities and play a vital role in shaping the future of sports. We're looking for a visionary who can lead with integrity, optimize operations, and ensure our world-class facilities remain safe, functional, and inspiring for athletes and fans alike. Step into a role where your expertise makes a lasting impact-apply today and help us keep the game going strong!

The individual in this position oversees the maintenance, operations, and event coordination for Jordan-Hare Stadium (capacity 88,043), ensuring safety, functionality, and readiness of a premier collegiate sports venue. Directs facility upkeep, manages renovations, and coordinates event transitions while meeting critical deadlines for seamless programming. Leads event and maintenance personnel, oversees project execution, and manages vendor activities to support coaches, student-athletes, and key stakeholders, ensuring optimal facility performance.

Essential Functions Oversees the athletic facility maintenance and operations of assigned facilities and athletic surfaces (where applicable), ensuring overall functionality, safety, and compliance. Conducts routine inspections of assigned athletic facilities to address safety, functionality, compliance, and visual issues, identifying and addressing repair needs while monitoring overall facility conditions. Collaborates on scheduling and programming for events and practices, working with teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth facility usage and availability. Supports coaches and student-athletes by ensuring facilities meet the standards required for optimal training and competitive performance. Maintains readiness for all events and practices, accommodating last-minute needs by collaborating with internal and external partners for seamless execution and stakeholder support. Meets critical deadlines for broadcast events, ensuring facilities are fully prepared for televised coverage and media expectations. Serves as project liaison or facilitator for athletic facility initiatives, coordinating stakeholders and delivering timely, compliant upgrades. Responsible for setting timelines, scope, and expectations for work responsibilities, leading event or maintenance staff involved in event setup, takedown, and key project execution. Prepares specifications and manages contracts with external vendors and service providers on small public works projects. Assists the Assistant AD of Facilities Operations in budget planning and financial management, optimizing operational efficiency and resource allocation across assigned facilities. Work may be performed in a mature building, where systems and layouts may differ from modern Provides departmental support and assists with operational needs at other facilities as required. Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties. Nights and weekends will be required.

Why Work at Auburn? Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We're Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in managing and coordinating facilities, event operations, and/or gameday operations.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Knowledge of facilities operations and maintenance to include buildings and sports venues. Collaborative team player capable of aligning personal strategies with the policies and procedures set by senior Athletic Administration to ensure cohesive facility management. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with staff, vendors, and stakeholders. Highly detail-oriented with superior organizational skills to manage complex operations, including event logistics, maintenance, and scheduling. Outstanding customer service skills, fostering positive experiences for fans, athletes, coaches, athletic staff and university stakeholders. Exceptional patience and problem-solving ability to diplomatically address concerns from staff or fans. Exceptional listening skills combined with outstanding interpersonal and relational abilities to foster trust and cultivate effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including coaches, event staff, athletic personnel, and university administrators.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications Six or more full-time years of proven experience in the sports industry, with a focus on managing large-scale, multi-sport venues, including operational oversight of college football stadiums or comparable facilities with a seating capacity exceeding 40,000.

Posting Detail Information Salary Range $53,730 - $91,340

Job Category Facilities/Skills Trades

Working Hours if Non-Traditional 7:45a - 4:45p, M-F, nights and weekends as needed

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date 06/10/2025

Closing Date 08/10/2025

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53563