April 3, 2006
UCF Athletics Association, Inc., a direct support organization to administrate, promote and finance the intercollegiate athletics program at the University of Central Florida, an NCAA Division I institution and a member of Conference USA, is seeking applications for the position of Events Operations Manager.
The Events Operations Manager will assist the Director of Facilities and Events Operations in the day-to-day management of facilities and events operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: day to day tracking and monitoring of facilities and operations budget; scheduling of all athletic facilities for contests and practices; supervision of student support staff; and assisting in all phases of event management including serving as game administrator for designated athletics events.
UCF is in the midst of constructing over $300 million worth of capital projects on its campus that features state-of-the-art facilities including: a 45,000 seat on-campus football stadium and a 10,000 seat convocation center housing our men's and women's basketball programs. Both are scheduled to open in the fall of 2007. Other athletic facilities being developed are a new softball complex which is scheduled to open in the spring of 2006 as well as the future construction of a boathouse for the women's rowing program and a men's and women's soccer complex. These facilities are part of the master plan which has already seen completion of the only indoor football practice facility in the state of Florida and a new facility housing strength & conditioning, sports medicine, and football. This campaign is a reflection of the University's continued growth, with an expected student enrollment of over 50,000 by 2010.
Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 2 years of appropriate experience. Prefer experience in intercollegiate athletics facilities and event operations and knowledge of EMS scheduling software. As a UCFAA, Inc. staff member, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.
University of Central Florida is a comprehensive national institution with 9 colleges that offer in excess of 175 degree programs. UCF is the 7th largest university in the nation and has a vibrant campus with outstanding facilities. Located in Orlando, UCF is a viable contributor to what has become one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The region's dynamic growth, proximity to world class attractions such as Disney, Kennedy Space Center, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and Florida's famous beaches, combined with the semi-tropical average temperature of 72 degrees makes Florida an ideal place to live. To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfathletics.com .
Letter of application or resume should be emailed or postmarked by April 14, 2006. All candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and telephone numbers of at least 5 professional references. Send to: UCF Athletics Association, Inc., Attn: Events Search, P. O. Box 163555, Orlando, Florida 32816-3555; or email to adminsvcs@mail.ucf.edu . Note: the person selected for this position will be employed by the UCFAA, which is an independent, direct support organization of the University of Central Florida. The UCFAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
