Coordinator of Facilities and External Operations

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Position/Application Information

McNeese State University, a Division I member of the NCAA and the Southland Conference, is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership and technical skills to fill the position of Coordinator of Facilities and External Operations. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment begins July 1, 2025.

This position will facilitate the Game and Facility Operations under the direction of the Assistant Athletics Director of Game Operations and Facilities and will implement goals and objectives as they relate to McNeese’s NCAA Division I Athletics Program, the Southland Conference and NCAA policies and procedures.

Position Number: U99927

Salary: $32,000

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process and Materials: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three References (contact information should include: name, phone number, and email address)

Position/Application Information

McNeese State University, a Division I member of the NCAA and the Southland Conference, is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership and technical skills to fill the position of Coordinator of Facilities and External Operations. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment begins July 1, 2025.

This position will facilitate the Game and Facility Operations under the direction of the Assistant Athletics Director of Game Operations and Facilities and will implement goals and objectives as they relate to McNeese’s NCAA Division I Athletics Program, the Southland Conference and NCAA policies and procedures.

Position Number: U99927

Salary: $32,000

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process and Materials: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three References (contact information should include: name, phone number, and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts

*O** nly completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.**

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION TO THE SEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR:

Kolby Carter at kcarter16@mcneese.edu

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst | Office of Human Resources | McNeese State University

Email: kdronett@mcneese.edu | Voice: (337) 475-5413 | TDD: (337) 562-4227

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as the Event and Facility Manager for specific sports in conjunction with the Assistant AD for Game Operations and Facilities
• Work with the coaches, Director of Marketing and McNeese Athletic Foundation to produce a high-quality game production as well as reaching a greater target audience for assigned sports
• Assist with athletic promotional and fundraising events: Diamond Dinner, Friday Night Block Party, Gatsby Gala, etc.
• Coordinate and manage every aspect of athletic competition, as well as the day-to-day operations
• Oversee all facility related duties including cleanliness, outside events, work orders, etc.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve processes, systems, and facilities management
• Works with the Director of Athletics and Senior Associate AD on event and facility operations
• Administer Athletic Graduate Assistants, Student Interns and Student Workers

Specific Duties Include** :**

• Coordinate all units for each athletic event (Facilities, Custodians, Police, Security, Concessions, Ushers, Game workers, etc)
• Prepare script timeline for games and oversee each athletic event from beginning to end
• Set up and break down of events, including instant replay and other required systems
• Coordination of Officials, Scoreboards, and the Game day workers/ushers
• Other duties as assigned

Required/Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred
• Experience with game operations, event management, or facilities
• Thorough knowledge of game operations and event management, as well as Southland Conference and NCAA rules
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences in a way they can and will effectively steward and advance the Athletics Department
• Excellent, oral, written, and interpersonal communications and management skills

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.

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