Are you passionate about sports, events, and high-energy environments? Join the University of New Mexico as an Asst Athletics Facilities Director and play a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences across some of the most iconic athletic venues in the Southwest—including The Pit, University Stadium, and baseball, softball, tennis and track and field venues.

This is your chance to be at the heart of game-day excitement, behind-the-scenes logistics, and campus-wide events that bring thousands together.

What You’ll Do:

As an Asst Athletics Facilities Director, you'll be instrumental in the planning, coordination, and management of all event operations across our athletic facilities. You'll ensure every game, meet, and special event runs smoothly and safely from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and oversee sports venues for games and events (football, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, track & field, and more).
• Coordinate staffing, including parking attendants, ushers, security personnel, and event staff.
• Manage facility schedules and respond to requests for venue use.
• Lead the setup and breakdown of events, overseeing grounds and support crews.
• Maintain event documentation, prepare invoices, and create post-event reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in planning meetings and operational sessions.
• Assist with annual budgeting and post-event financial settlements.
• Ensure safety and security standards are met as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act).
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support a seamless event experience.
• Assist in coordinating staffing, including parking attendants, ushers, security personnel, and event staff.
• Event manager for baseball & volleyball events.

Why Join UNM?

Working at the University of New Mexico means more than just a job—it’s a career in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive campus community. We offer:

• 💰 Generous Benefits including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension and retirement plans with generous employer contributions
• Up to 168 hours of vacation + 96 hours of sick leave annually
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 🎓 Professional Development and tuition remission for employees and dependents.
• 🧘 Wellness Programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being..
• 🌍 Diverse Campus Life with year-round cultural, athletic, and recreational events.

Be a Key Player Behind the Scenes.

If you're driven, organized, and ready to take on the fast-paced world of athletic and facility event operations—we want to hear from you. Apply now and help bring the spirit of Lobo athletics to life!

See the Position Description for additional information.

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required in this position.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA Division I athletic game operations and facility event management.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage records, budgets, and complex event logistics.
• Experience with large-scale events, concerts, or high school tournaments is a plus.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.