Arena Manager | University of Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippi, The University of Mississippi is seeking an Arena Manager to manage the complete operations of the Sandy and John Black (SJB) Pavilion to include internal and external events, monitoring the budget and supervising facility and event staff to ensure that operations run efficiently, economically, and in line with institutional and organizational policies and conference guidelines. Oversees all aspects of the area operations including event conversions, building and grounds maintenance, custodial services, building equipment and safety procedures. Initiates and provides direction in event planning, administering budgets, cost control measures and superior guest services. Supervises expenditures of capital and operating funds and maintains controls to ensure budget appropriations are not exceeded. Hires, schedules, supervises and trains conversion crews, maintenance personnel, contract labor sources, event specific crews and custodial service personnel Serves as liaison between building and clients regarding technical and operational issues such as staffing, power distribution, rigging and equipment use. Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis. Relevant Experience 5 years, 3 years supervisory