The University of Missouri Department of Athletics is seeking to hire an outgoing, motivated, and team-oriented individual to serve as its Director of Event Management. Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director of Event Management, the Director of Event Management will play a pivotal role in the execution of all athletic events hosted by the University of Missouri. This position will oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of various athletic events, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for athletes, spectators, and stakeholders alike. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional event experiences.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Event Planning and Execution: Lead the planning and execution of all athletic events, including, NCAA competitions, conference championships, and community engagement initiatives.
Venue Management: Manage all aspects of venue logistics, including scheduling, setup, and maintenance, to ensure optimal functionality and safety standards.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments, including facilities management, marketing, ticketing, and athletic administration, to coordinate event logistics and align strategies.
Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain positive relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers to secure necessary resources and services for events.
Staff Supervision: Recruit, train, and supervise event staff, volunteers, and student interns to support event operations effectively.
Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions during events, ensuring the safety and security of all participants.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations governing event management and operations.
Continuous Improvement: Evaluate event operations and solicit feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
Game Day Operations: Oversee game day operations, including crowd management, security, concessions, and emergency response protocols.
Established in 1839, the University of Missouri knows what it means to be first. We were the first public university west of the Mississippi River. We are home to the world’s first journalism school. We started the tradition of homecoming. As a flagship, land-grant institution and one of only 65 universities across the U.S. and Canada to be a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, we are a campus where empathy, innovation and hard work combine to solve the world’s grand challenges. Our community of students, faculty and staff enhances bovine reproduction, composes award-winning music and generates life-saving radioisotopes in the most powerful university research reactor in the country. We tackle diverse problems because Missouri is a diverse state — from the southern Ozarks to the northern plains. We are Mizzou, where Black and Gold runs deep and Truman the Tiger embodies our bold spirit.
