Athletics Facilities Manager

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for six consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

The Department of Athletics seeks to hire an Athletics Facilities Manager. The Athletics Facilities Manager is responsible for the management of all sports venues. This includes the use of intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, recreation, and outside rentals. These venues are the gymnasium and swimming pool in the Clark Athletics Center, Panther Park, and the Jackie Robinson Sports Complex, tennis courts, and outdoor basketball courts. This position is a full-time, twelve (12) month position and reports to the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities include:

• Setup and breakdown of all intercollegiate home events.

• Serve as a game-day administrator at all games.

• Assist in the daily preparation of the gymnasium and outdoor fields for the changing seasons, and recreation building coverage when needed.

• Perform daily maintenance and field preparation on the outdoor fields, including preparing fields for varying seasons.

• Monitor all pool operations, including operation of the multi-use aquatic facility; maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly records for pool operation and maintenance, including water chemistry, mechanical systems, and pool equipment.

• Assist in preparing fields for any rentals, camps, clinics, intramural or internal events.

• Provide support to recreation for coverage during the academic year and summer months.

• Adhere to all Title IX, SUNY, Skyline Conference, and NCAA Regulations.

• This position requires a flexible schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Two (2) years of experience in field maintenance and preparation and with the set-up and breakdown of athletic events (including experience gained as a graduate assistant).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service, prioritization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.

• Must be detail-oriented and have strong organization and time management skills.

• Must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

• Must have a commitment to student-athlete academic success and well-being.

• Cultural competence and ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies.

• This position requires a flexible schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends.

• Must have and maintain the appropriate valid NYS driver's license and have a motor vehicle record that is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of the above experience, preferably in a collegiate setting.

• Knowledge of Indoor Pool operations (multi-use aquatic facility), inclusive of maintenance and record keeping, to include water chemistry, mechanical systems, and pool equipment.

Additional Information:

Salary: $41,372.00 (plus location pay $3,087.00)

Comprehensive Benefits Package: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf

Position Type: Professional

Official Budget Title: Student Activities Assistant

Campus Title: Athletics Facilities Manager

Department: Athletics

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: SL-1

FLSA Status: Exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com:

• cover letter,
• resume,
• contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) professional references, and
• a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open until filled. First review of applications to begin March 1, 2024.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.