The Vice President / Director, Sport Operations will be responsible for the development, operation, and coordination of Pac-12 Conference Championship events, including the Football Championship, Basketball Tournament, and neutral-site championships. This role will also serve as the primary liaison for institutional game management personnel.
This role provides direction and guidance on all Pac-12 operational, logistical, design, and support elements for assigned Pac-12 Conference Championships, including neutral-site and campus-hosted championships, and other events as needed, providing expertise and value to existing events. This role will also serve as the primary Conference liaison/sport manager for assigned sports. This role will ensure compliance with Pac-12 Conference policies and procedures and will work to maximize profitability through efficient utilization of resources. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional event operations and sports experience, coupled with extraordinary management, supervisory, and motivational skills.
An elevated job title, up to Vice President, Sports Operations, will be considered commensurate with experience.
Location
The Pac-12 office is based in San Ramon, CA. This position is open to remote candidates in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, and Utah.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage Pac-12 Conference regular season and championship operations as assigned, including set up, tear down, and event management Including, but not limited to:
- Schedules/Schedules of Events
- Site Visits
- Officiating
- Athletic Department Engagement
- Facilities
- Signage
- Meeting Coordination and Hospitality
- Ancillary Events
- Lodging
- Equipment
- Game Event Management
- Security
- Ticket and Credentialing Operations
- Field & Court preparation
- Sports Medicine
- Serve as the primary liaison to on-campus game management personnel, providing thorough communication, ensuring institutions are following Pac-12 policies and procedures, troubleshooting issues, and assisting other Conference sport managers in this area.
- Maintain Conference master schedule and manage schedule change process for sports management.
- Serve as the primary Conference sports management liaison for assigned sports.
- Update, communicate, and ensure adherence to game management and championship manuals for assigned sports.
- Collaborate and build strong relationships with coaches, sport administrators, game managers, and event personnel to provide expertise on sport-specific matters, including scheduling, game management, awards, sportsmanship and current issues.
- Plan and execute championships and tournaments for assigned sports.
- Help manage NCAA tournament events when the Pac-12 hosts.
- Resolve customer service issues quickly and effectively.
- Ensure that all safety, security, and equipment procedures are put into effect.
- Coordinate with separate sponsorship (third-party rights holders) to ensure event day requests are met and executed (giveaways, signage, promotions, etc.).
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors/suppliers/contractors.
- Build event specific support team and manage large groups of volunteers and teams provided by the Host University or venue.
- Implement and update event rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Knows and ensures all laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, risk management, security, and safety precautions, rules/regulations, and emergency procedures are followed.
- Develop and manage complex event operations budgets.
Key Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Extensive collegiate athletic event and championship operations experience required.
- Experience in staging special event (non-regular season) operations, preferably off-site from the regular campus environment.
- 7-9 years of experience working in athletic event operations or sports administration at an NCAA Division 1 institution with an FBS football program.
- Knowledge of college sports and the Pac-12 Conference, its member institutions, and sponsored sports.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and procedures.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and professional manner.
- Consistent demonstrated ability to be proactive, forward thinker.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to delegate efficiently.
- Capacity to work effectively and efficiently under extreme deadline pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze data and make sound decisions.
- Skilled at successfully managing event revenue and expenses.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office & Google applications.
- BA/BS from a four-year college or university.
Other Requirements:
- During peak times for major championship events, significant travel will be required, and it is expected that this position will work evenings and weekends, and possibly holidays during such time periods.
- Physical labor is required for events, including but not limited to heavy lifting, working around loud noises, walking extended distances, standing, and possibly working in extreme weather conditions.
Pac-12 Overview
The Pac-12 stands at a defining moment in its history. Founded in 1915, the league’s rich legacy of athletic and academic excellence spans over 100 years. Supported by world-class service and empowerment, Pac-12 student-athletes have earned more than 500 NCAA team championships. Now with a renewed and bold vision for its future, the Pac-12 has undergone significant transformation on its journey to launching a new collegiate athletics conference, custom-built for both the modern-day student-athlete and an evolving college sports landscape.
Under the leadership of Commissioner Teresa Gould, the Pac-12 embarks on creating a new legacy, composed of nine member universities, a one-of-its-kind and state-of-the-art broadcast production facility in San Ramon, CA., and a reimagined commercial enterprise that is uniquely positioned to drive strategic partnerships, brand enhancement, revenue generation and other growth opportunities to unlock new and lasting value for both its member universities and its student-athletes. Currently composed of Oregon State University and Washington State University, the league will welcome seven new full members beginning with the 2026-27 season, including Boise State University, Colorado State University, California State University, Fresno, Gonzaga University, San Diego State University, Texas State University and Utah State University.
COMPENSATION:
The exact salary will depend on the successful candidate’s location, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
