Director of Event Operations

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00759PO26 Job Family Athletics Administration Job Function Athletics Administration USC Market Title Athletics Administrator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/173104 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Director of Event Operations Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Athletics Department ATH Department of Athletics State Pay Range Unclassified USC Market Range B00 Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Generally Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
• Will work a non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Director of Event Operations for Athletics holds a broad range of responsibilities including directing event operations for assigned areas, assisting in the management of event operations staff and regular interaction with facilities/capital planning staff. This position also oversees the facilities calendar and event rentals as well as the Gamecock Ambassador program.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Event management in university or professional athletics strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to think quickly and exercise good judgement while using discretion.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Serve as director for athletics event operations as assigned by the Senior Associate AD for Event Operations. Work collaboratively with appropriate internal and external entities to ensure athletics events operate safely and efficiently with the safety and well being of student-athletes, coaches and fans in mind. Serve as the primary point of contact for baseball and volleyball event operations.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty

Serve as primary point of contact for athletics facility scheduling and rentals for outside users. Includes contract administration as well as ensuring appropriate internal entities are notified. Ensure that terms of contract are met and coordinate with business office to enable appropriate facility use billing.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Conduct and attend periodic meetings to review event operations and identify areas of success as well as opportunities for improvement. Meetings may include a wide range of stakeholders and focus on operational efficiencies as well as fan experiences.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Formulate and update game/event operation manuals and visiting team guides as assigned by the Senior Associate AD/Event Operations.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Management of the Gamecock Ambassador Program to include recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, payment, etc. Coordinates the athletics department's needs for ambassadors at sporting events and the tour program.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 10/08/2026 Job Close Date 11/22/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by November 22, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214266 EEO Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References and Contact Information