Title: Assistant Athletic Director / Events & Facilities
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Arena/Fld Hse Facilities
The Assistant Athletic Director/Events & Facilities supervises all aspect of the Game Operations, Premium Events, and the Facilities staff. Between the three areas, this position will oversee several full time employees.
In the supervision of and responsibility for these major areas within Athletics, this position will represent the Athletic Department and the University in matters of significance ranging from policy interpretation, development, and implementation management. On a highly regular basis, through the procurement process, this position will bind Illinois State University and its Athletic Department to contracts with significant financial implications. Beyond standard procurement, this position will assist with planning for any new construction and renovation projects which inherently obligate the University in matters of significance both financial and otherwise. This position will serve as the scheduling liaison for MVC/MVFC, U-High, and ISU athletic games.
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holidayadministrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
$74,000 - $80,000 annual
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Five (5) years (60 months) of full-time or part-time equivalent professional experience in Collegiate Athletics Facilities/Game Operations or related field
1. Master’s in Business, Finance, Leadership, Management, Organizational Behavior, Project Management, Sports Management or related field
2. Leadership experience with event management, game operations, facilities management, or related areas
3. Experience with the State of Illinois procurement process
Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Frequent night and weekend availability required.
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
June 2026
Resume
Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options
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Certification of Retirement Annuity
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Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Mackenzie Chapman
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
Mackenzie Chapman
Human Resources
309-438-3092
mrchap1@ilstu.edu
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311
