Assistant Athletic Director for Events

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Events

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

University Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Athletic Director for Events provides leadership and oversight for game-day operations, facility scheduling, and event management for all intercollegiate sports. This individual ensures that all home contests are conducted in compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference, and University requirements while providing a high-quality experience for student-athletes and fans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Game-Day Operations & Management

• Event Execution: Oversee the setup and breakdown of all home athletic events (e.g., basketball, football at the stadium, soccer/softball complexes).

• Game Staffing: Recruit, hire, train, and supervise event personnel, including ticket takers, ushers, clock operators, PA announcers, and ball boys.

• Visiting Team & Officials Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for visiting teams and game officials (referees/umpires), ensuring their locker room and travel needs are met.

• Hospitality: Coordinate VIP areas, donor hospitality suites, and student-athlete tailgating events.

Compliance & Risk Management

• NCAA/LSC Rules: Ensure all events adhere to Lone Star Conference operating codes (e.g., crowd control policies, artificial noisemaker rules, and media timeouts).

• Safety Protocols: Collaborate with Associate AD and AD to develop and implement Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for each venue, coordinating with campus police and EMS.

• Risk Mitigation: Conduct regular safety walkthroughs of venues to identify and fix potential hazards.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Budget Management: Manage the operations budget for game-day expenses, facility maintenance, and student worker payroll.

• Bid Hosting: Lead the application process to host LSC or NCAA postseason championships (Regionals/Elite Eights).

• Vendor Management: Assist in negotiation and management of contracts with outside vendors (concessions, cleaning crews, security, etc.).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in athletic administration and/or event management

• Familiarity with NCAA Division II rules

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Physical Requirements 

  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

  • Working in all weather conditions, exposure to high noise levels, standing throughout the day

    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Sports Administration or related field

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in athletic administration and/or event management

• Collegiate level athletic administration or event management experience

• Proficiency in event software (e.g. Teamworks)

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position may supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 05/08/2026.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected].

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply):

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    • Employee and Spouse
    • Employee and Children
    • Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits:

•     Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

•     75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off:

•     8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month

•     8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month

•     8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave

•     12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement:

•     Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

•     Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program

On Campus Wellness Opportunities

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.