Senior Associate Athletic Director – Facilities, Events, and Capital Projects

Job overview

The Senior Associate Athletic Director – Facilities, Events, and Capital Projects role is onsite in Denton, TX; compensation is commensurate with experience and no numeric amount is specified. The position is a senior leader in UNT Athletics, overseeing facilities, event operations, and capital project planning and execution. The role ensures athletic spaces and events support competition, training, and fan engagement while advancing department strategy. It leads facilities and project work, coordinates game-day operations, and develops staff to deliver well-maintained venues and a strong event experience for Mean Green Athletics.

What you'll do

• Lead strategic and day-to-day operations for UNT athletic facilities
• plan and execute capital improvements and represent the department on construction projects
• manage facility, operations, and construction budgets
• oversee maintenance programs, custodial contracts, and vendors
• coordinate with campus facilities and construction partners
• direct game management and event operations
• schedule athletic facilities
• oversee staffing and logistics for competitions, championships, outside events, and department events
• partner with marketing, ticketing, and fan engagement
• contribute to senior leadership strategy and planning
• hire, develop, and supervise facilities and event operations staff
• represent the department with campus and external stakeholders. May serve as sport program administrator depending on experience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior associate athletic director

facilities

events

capital projects

denton tx

unt athletics

game-day operations

athletic facilities

construction projects

leadership

seasonal schedule variation

ncaa division i

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting refers applicants to the university benefits information but does not list specific benefits.

Why this role

Work schedule varies by competition-season segment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination; a master’s degree and major athletics capital-project experience are preferred.

About the employer

University of North Texas System is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.