Job Information
University of Utah Associate Director of Events and Operations in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/08/2026
Requisition Number PRN44692B
Job Title Assoc Dir, Ops & Logistics
Working Title Associate Director of Events and Operations
Career Progression Track G
Track Level
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Regular day hours plus necessary evening and weekends events.
VP Area President
Department 00842 - Rice-Eccles Stadium
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $90,000 - $110,000 DOE
Close Date 07/08/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Associate Director reports to the Director of Stadium, Arena & Campus Event Services, who reports to the Executive Director for Auxiliary Services. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership, direction, management, and vision for events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Jon M. Huntsman Center. This includes directly overseeing daily operations for Client Services and Venue Operations. This position will also coordinate event needs and operations with parking, police, security and contracted guest services. This position will also work with our facilities management campus group for work orders and the liason for any stadium or arena projects.
Responsibilities
Manage, Supervise, Coordinate and Provide Vision for the Department and Staff
Event and Venue Management – Oversee and Manage Operations
Implement Campus Event Contracts with Current and Potential Clients.
Meeting Banquets and Receptions – Supervise Staff as they Oversee, Manage Large and Small Events in Stadium Tower and the Jon H. Huntsman Center.
Review, update and train SACES staff on various safety-related policies and procedures.
Participate in the development and interpretation of department policies to ensure compliance with the University’s policies and regulatory requirements.
Oversee Client Services and Venue Operations staff management including recruitment, performance evaluations and retention of staff.
Serve as part of the SACES management team.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in event or operations management, business, or a related field.
7 years of professional experience in construction management, project delivery or business with higher education organizations. (or Masters Degree plus 5 years of directly related work experience)
Strong collaboration skills with experience working across multiple departments or business units.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
A proactive, self-motivated work style and interest in representing the University in community settings
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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