Job Description
Posting Details This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act ( EHRA ).
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our
Dare to Learn Academy , and the
employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.
Hiring Range Determined based on qualifications and/or experience. Working Title Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities & Event Management External Link to Posting Vacancy Number E1326 Position Number 8281 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Home Department Athletics - 25900 Division Chancellor - 25000 Division Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management manages operations for the Athletics Facilities & Event Management work unit. This position independently assesses and identifies multiple and diverse program needs by working with coaches, athletics administration, EH&S, and the CAA . This position is responsible for analyzing, developing, recommending, and implementing initiatives that meet program needs and ensure compliance. This position evaluates, develops, and implements plans to ensure facilities are prepared and ready for competition and spectator use. The Assistant AD also identifies, understands, and provides potential solutions for unique issues and problems. Serve as the backup for the Associate AD for Facilities & Event Management in their absence.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
- 2 years or more of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Master's degree.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations concerning athletic programs.
- Experience with electronic work order programs.
- Intercollegiate athletics administration experience.
- Familiarity with CEFMA and relevant professional development organizations.
- Rental and camp contracts activation and or management experience.
Required Certifications or Licensures Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNCW Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association. UNCW Athletics' primary purpose is to produce a competitive and successful sports program while abiding by NCAA , CAA and institutional rules and regulations. UNCW Athletics has a strong commitment to gender equity and diversity, while promoting a greater sense of integrity, leadership, sportsmanship and ethical behavior to the overall campus dynamic.
College/School Information University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year 12 Months FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 01/29/2025 Posting Close Date 02/07/2025
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