Assistant Athletic Director, Event Management and Facilities
Ithaca
Saturday, 09 May 2026
The hiring, scheduling and supervising of over 200 Temp Event Staff and Student Employees. The Assistant Athletic Director for Events and Operations serves as the primary contact person for coaches, administrators, game officials, security, and others involved with the staging of games and events, working to ensure athletic department events are safe, competitive, fair and enjoyable for all who attend or participate. This is a full-time, 12-month position. Frequent evening and weekend work is required. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Success Factors. The ability to manage multiple competing responsibilities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, while maintaining a professional, calm and controlled demeanor at all times. Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and organizations. Effective organization and communication skills, to consistently relay accurate information and needs to the appropriate audience. Required Qualifications. Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years’ of relevant experience in event management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communications, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to successfully work with several constituencies at once and immediately address and resolve problems and issues. Ability to operate within the parameters of institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and policies. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Preferred Qualifications. Master's degree in sports administration or relevant field. Previous athletics event management experience, including supervision of game workers and experience working in a collegiate athletics department. Previous experience working in events within NCAA, Ivy League or other Division I Athletics institution. University Job Title:Athletic Operations Admin I Job Family:Athletics & Physical Education Level:E Pay Rate Type:Salary Pay Range:$65,447.00 - $75,632.00 Remote Option Availability:Onsite Company:Endowed Contact Name:Caleb Yu Contact Email:ry 274@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges:Non-Union Positions. Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:Prior relevant work or industry experience. Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position. Unique applicable skills. Academic Discipline. To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator. Union Positions. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.