Aurora University seeks talented staff and administrators who are
passionate about supporting an inclusive community dedicated to the
transformative power of learning.
Position Purpose: The Facilities and Events Manager supports
the Operations and the Athletic Department with organizing,
administrating, and coordinating all aspects of the Spartan
Athletic Park facilities and events at Aurora University.
Core Competencies:
Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with
prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and
the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group
of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service,
learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora
University.
Upholds the Mission Statement:Aurora University is an
inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of
learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage
undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to
build meaningful and examined lives. We empower our students to
achieve lasting personal and professional success.
Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes
the confidential nature of university business.
Supports learning through performance of essential job
functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or
as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
Serves as the primary supervisor and manager of the Spartan
Athletic Park, a facility with multiple competition venues located
one mile off of the Aurora University main campus.
Works in conjunction with Campus Public Safety and other campus
administrators to make sure the facility is properly monitored at
all times.
Maintains equipment inventory, cares for and provides
maintenance of athletic equipment.
Organizes and provides maintenance and upkeep of locker rooms
and storage areas.
When instructed, submits work orders for the maintenance of
athletic facilities.
Responsible for the setup and breakdown of facilities for home
athletic events.
Verify that the game clock operator is prepared to follow NCAA
game clock guidelines and coordinates pregame routine with
officials and coaches.
Checks event setup, confirms game personnel, and confirms
security as necessary for home athletic contests.
Greets and makes introductions with opposing coaching staffs
and game officials. When applicable, provide payment checks to
officials (check with the Administrative Assistant beforehand to
see if checks are available).
General computer knowledge with a proficiency in Word and
Excel.
Knowledge of social media outlets.
Essential Job Requirements:
Special Requirements:
- Evening and weekend availability is required.
- Flexibility with an evolving work environment is
important.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to operate small machinery as well as endure
physically strenuous work-outs and physical exercise on a daily
basis, including standing and/or walking for long periods, bending,
stooping, lifting; manual dexterity; lifting of up to 50
pounds.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including
health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b)
retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Please send
resume with cover letter and contact information for three
references including name, telephone and email address.
Apply to:
Aurora University
Human Resources
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
630-844-5650 - fax
jobs@aurora.edu -
email
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
