Assistant Director of Event Management - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

University Of Tennessee College
University Of Tennessee College

Administration

Knoxville, TN, USA

Posted on Jul 29, 2026
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The Assistant Director of Event Management is responsible for event management of (including post-season activity) of assigned sports. The position will also provide secondary event support per the Senior Director of Event Management.

The position will oversee athletics parking operations for assigned Neyland Stadium, Food City Center, and all athletics lots/garages in support of Senior Associate AD, Facilities and Event Operations (and leadership team), while working with department, campus and third-party leadership, staff, and stakeholders to ensure success for each athletics home and/or special events.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

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The Assistant Director of Event Management is responsible for event management of (including post-season activity) of assigned sports. The position will also provide secondary event support per the Senior Director of Event Management. The position will oversee athletics parking operations for assigned Neyland Stadium, Food City Center, and all athletics lots/garages in support of Senior Associate AD, Facilities and Event Operations (and leadership team), while working with department, campus and third-party leadership, staff, and stakeholders to ensure success for each athletics home and/or special events.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience: Relevant event management/game day operations experience (can include graduate assistantships or internships).
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    • Ability to lead and communicate effectively with internal units, campus departments, and external representatives.

    • Knowledge of Special Event Industry Standards as well as NCAA and SEC guidelines as they pertain to collegiate athletic & special events.

    • Knowledge of basic University guidelines and policies in relation to monetary transactions.

    • Ability to manage a staff of up to 60 people in a professional and organized manner.

    • Ability to multi-task and complete various on-going projects within a typical workday.

    • Skills to use computer software in particular Microsoft Software Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook), as well as Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience: Experience in event management operations and/or with an NCAA Division I or professional sport setting.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    • Working knowledge of creative platforms.

    • Ability to lead and train part-time and/or full-time staff.

Work Location

  • Knoxville, TN
  • Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

  • UT market range: 07
  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • List of 3 Professional References

About Tennessee Athletics

Tennessee Athletics Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission: To lead the way forward in all aspects of college sports

Vision: Deliver an unparalleled student-athlete experience fueled by the relentless pursuit of comprehensive excellence; be bold and innovative in our approach to recruiting and developing well-rounded graduates, championship-driven competitors and world-changing leaders.

Core Values: Vols lead through…
» Academic Success
» Inclusive Preeminence
» Honesty and Integrity
» Competitive Excellence
» Holistic Health and Well-Being
» The Power of Vol Nation

Baseball & Golf Event Manager:

  • Responsible for the planning & execution of baseball and golf events and creating & implementing a comprehensive operations plan for assigned events to include working with facility & operations leadership and all internal and external departments to ensure execution of all assignments & aspects of the event. Some departments/stakeholders include fan engagement, sports medicine, video/radio and television, game officials (per SEC and NCAA regulations), facility/grounds, concessions, table crew(s), volunteers, event staff, security, medical UTPD, etc.

  • Work closely with each team’s sport administrators, coaching & operations staff(s) in conjunction with facility & event operations leadership to ensure all events are organized, and in compliance with SEC/NCAA guidelines, while serving as the main point of contact for visiting teams. Act as the/a lead tournament manager for assigned SEC & NCAA championships associated with those sports.

Other Athletics/Special Events:

  • Serve as secondary event support for other athletics and special events as assigned by the Senior Director of Event Management and/or Senior Associate Athletics Director of Facilities & Event Operations. This individual will work closely with event management leadership and the athletic department and third-party staffs to ensure all events are organized, and in compliance with SEC/NCAA guidelines. Individual supports the lead event and tournament manager for assigned SEC & NCAA championships.

  • Assist in football game operations and/or Neyland Stadium or events & duties as assigned.

Parking & Traffic Operations:

  • Oversee athletics parking operations for assigned Neyland Stadium, Food City Center, and all athletics lots/garages in support of Senior Associate AD, Facilities and Event Operations & leadership team.

  • Serve as athletics liaison to parking services/third-party leadership & staff assigned to parking areas. Assist with pregame staff briefings, lot assignments, equipment distribution, and operational updates. Ensure parking lots are properly staffed, signed, and prepared prior to opening. Work with sign shop & partnerships for updating lots accordingly annually.

  • Gameday Oversight & Support: Monitor vehicle ingress and egress meetings (and alignment) to support safe and efficient traffic flow. Verify that parking credentials, permits, passes, and access procedures are followed. Serve as a point of contact for parking-related questions, issues, and guest concerns. Communicate regularly with event management staff, public safety, transportation, and parking leadership. Identify and report safety concerns, traffic issues, guest conflicts, or operational needs.

  • Work with office ADA/Accessibility and Parking Services to ensure lot & garage numbers align with state and national requirements.

  • Support all ADA parking, donor parking, team/staff parking, media parking, and other designated areas as assigned.

  • Miscellaneous (Parking) duties: Help maintain clear emergency access routes, pedestrian pathways, and restricted areas. Respond professionally to guest concerns and resolve issues when appropriate. Assist with post-game traffic flow, lot clearing, equipment collection, and operational recaps.

  • Support Facilities and Event Operations Leadership & teams, as assigned.

Budget and Post-Event/Annual Reports; Policies and procedures; Office/Equipment:

  • Communicate successfully with Senior Director of Event Management regarding presentation of proposed expenses and operating budgets; pre and post event management reports detailing operational pros and cons;

  • Process payroll and work orders, as appropriate.

  • Support presentation of year-end event management internal evaluations.

  • Support and formulate procedures and manuals for event management athletic events and event management general policies and procedures, when applicable.

  • Office/event supply inventory management.

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