Coordinates daily operations of athletic facilities. Manages execution of assigned athletic events. Ensures the efficient operation of equipment and maintenance of building facilities to minimize the risk of liability to the University.

Primary facility manager for Lawson Ice Arena. Schedules and coordinates use of athletic facilities for games, practices, camps, rentals and other miscellaneous uses. Supervises and schedules all facility set-ups and teardowns for assigned events. Inspects, coordinates and supervises assigned game day operations, including hiring and scheduling of event personnel, pre-game and post-game cleanup, parking and building security and emergency personnel. Manages all outside rental agreements and facilitates the usage of rented athletic facilities by outside organizations Coordinates with division staff to ensure high-quality customer service. Serves as event manager for assigned events. Monitors risk and emergency action plan management procedures, protocols and training to ensure safety and minimize University liability and remain in compliance. Oversees facility maintenance for daily operations. Inspects facilities and equipment and coordinates repairs and upkeep. Purchases and replaces equipment as needed. Supervises staff who assist in daily operations and game day functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ relevant experience
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in an arena or sports venue. Experience with game day operations.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with an ice hockey venue is preferred

About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is a learner-centered, research university, building intellectual inquiry and discovery into undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a way that fosters knowledge and innovation, and transforms wisdom into action. As a public university, WMU provides leadership in teaching, research, learning, and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry.Nationally and internationally recognized, the University aspires to distinguish itself as learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged.The synergy of these three pillars enables WMU to be a premier and distinctive university of choice. Western Michigan University offers all students a learning community designed for and dedicated to their success. We are committed to access and affordability, and sustaining an environment in which every student can meet the world head-on and triumph.WMU has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide, living in all 50 U.S. states and some 140 other countries. Of the University's total alumni, about 73 percent —183,831—reside in America and about 51 percent—128,887—reside in Michigan.•The University has a diverse student body, with minorit...y groups making up 23 percent, graduate students 21 percent and international students 8 percent.•Despite its size and complexity, WMU has a 17-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, two-thirds of undergraduate classes have 30 or fewer students, and undergraduates have ample opportunities to work closely with faculty researchers and artists.•Within three months of graduation, 91 percent of alumni are employed, engaged in military service or full-time volunteer work, or continuing their education; 88 percent are satisfied with their jobs; and 85 percent have jobs related to their degree.•Ranked No. 1 among Top U.S. Sales Schools by Study.com, the sales and business marketing program is one of just a handful of majors focusing on both selling and sales leadership and since 2007 has been recognized by the Sales Education Foundation as being one of the Top University Sales Programs.•National researcher Gartner lists the integrated supply management program among the nation's 10 leading supply chain undergraduate programs and has done so for the past three years.•WMU has the world’s oldest, largest and premiere blindness and low vision studies program of its kind in the world.•The Haworth College of Business is among an elite group of fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide that are accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business as well as among the select 1 percent that have additional specialized AACSB accreditation for their accountancy programs.The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics adds to the vitality of campus life. WMU is committed to gender equity and is an NCAA Division I school in the Mid-American Conference (Football Bowl Subdivision) and National Collegiate Hockey Conference.•By posting the league's best overall GPA for the academic year, the 398 student-athletes in WMU's 15 Mid-American Conference sports brought home the 2016-17 MAC Institutional Academic Achievement Award.•WMU's male student-athletes have had the highest overall GPA in the Mid-American Conference five times, capturing the MAC's academic achievement award for men more often than any other school in the league.

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