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Assistant Director - Event Operations

  • 498717
  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
  • Athletics and Coaching
  • Event Coordination
  • Administrative

Job Title

Assistant Director - Event Operations

Department

Athletic Director

Salary

$53,954 - $66,815; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Capital Projects, assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of home athletic events across MTSU's 17 NCAA Division I sports and support daily operations of Athletics facilities. Serve as the primary on-site event manager for assigned sports and events; coordinate logistics with visiting teams, game officials, Athletics units, campus departments, contracted vendors, and public safety; support special events and external facility use; assist with operational planning for Athletics capital projects, including the renovation of Floyd Stadium; maintain Athletics inventory records; and assist with hiring, training, and supervising graduate assistants, student workers, and event staff. Night, weekend, and holiday work is required.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Related Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in athletic event operations, facility operations, or a related field. Graduate Assistant experience will be accepted toward this requirement.

Desirable Related Experience

Experience in an NCAA Division I Athletic department
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters degree in Sport Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in NCAA Division I athletics.
• Experience serving in a lead or primary role for event execution.
• Experience supervising staff or student workers.
• Familiarity with athletic facility operations, event logistics, and game day management.
• Experience working in environments undergoing facility upgrades or construction

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: For best consideration, please apply by October 16, 2026.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of November 23, 2026.

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