Department Contact: Joseph Almaguer, 575-646-5448. jalma@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: New Mexico State Athletics is home to 16 intercollegiate teams – and to some of the most dynamic sports squads in the nation. We look forward to you joining our team!

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations

College/Division: Athletics

Department: 108000-ATHLETICS

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Morning Nights, Weekends, Holidays

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Manages and coordinates day-to-day operations and game day operations for all athletic events while ensuring the overall functionality and readiness of athletic facilities. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all facilities, including coordinating routine and preventative maintenance activities to maintain safe and high-quality environments. Assists in the planning, coordination, and implementation of facility improvements and upgrades, while overseeing multiple facility-related projects, including managing timelines, budgets, and assigned project managers. Maintains accurate records of facility projects, repairs, and improvements, and monitors progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Serves as a liaison between campus departments and third-party contractors to coordinate facility maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. Supports all game day responsibilities, including event setup, operations, and post-event breakdown, while assisting with overall event logistics and coordination with internal staff and external vendors. Performs other duties as assigned in support of the Athletics Department.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.