Assistant Director of Operations | Full-Time | Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena (U of Rhode Island)
Assistant Director of Operations | Full-Time | Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena (U of Rhode Island)
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$ 80000 - 85000
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Job Description
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant General Manager this position manages and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena including engineering maintenance set-ups/changeovers custodial and groundskeeping. The Assistant Director of Operations provides administrative planning and direction to the full-time Operations staff to maintain the highest quality service to ensure client satisfaction. This position provides overall department management assistance to the Assistant General Manager.
This role pays an annual salary of $80000-$85000 and is bonus eligible.
Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until August 29 2025.
About the Venue
A state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility the Thomas M. Ryan Center located on the University of Rhode Island campus in scenic South County opened its doors in June 2002. Home to URI Mens and Womens Basketball programs the Ryan Center also features the URI football teams locker room along with athletic department offices training rooms players lounges and a souvenir store. The venue seats 8000 for basketball and over 6300 for concerts family shows lectures and other community Ryan Center was designed and built to meet all ADA specifications to accommodate our guests with disabilities. Located in Kingston the Center draws on an audience of over 1.4 million people within a 40-mile radius.
Responsibilities
- Plan coordinate and review the work plan for the Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures.
- Responsible for the installation maintenance inspection and repair of all electrical systems and equipment within the venue.
- This includes ensuring electrical infrastructure is event-ready maintaining safety standards and responding quickly to technical needs during events.
- Ensure all electrical systems are compliant with local state and national codes.
- Support event power needs including show power temporary electrical drops and generator hookups.
- Assist with lighting control systems including architectural theatrical and exterior lighting.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of all electrical infrastructure.
- Coordinate with event staff promoters contractors and vendors to understand power needs and ensure proper setup.
- Maintain accurate logs of inspections maintenance repairs and installations.
- Assist in planning and implementing capital upgrades or renovations related to electrical systems.
- Oversees in conjunction with the Assistant General Manager the daily operation and maintenance of the facilities and all systems.
- This includes HVAC sound lighting fire protection life safety workplace safety communications video boards ice plant etc.
- Assists in the administration of Set up (in house) and other labor groups including IATSE.
- Oversees the operation of event set-up and tear-down i.e. stage risers chairs signs hockey glass dasher boards etc.
- Schedules trains and oversees the operations managers changeover supervisors building mechanics building services staff etc.
- Oversees the ordering of supplies and materials for building supplies and maintenance within budget guidelines.
- Responsible for Health & Safety compliance for both the Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena.
- Represents Operations Department or assigns representation as needed by the Assistant General Manager.
- Other duties as assigned by Assistant General Manager.
Qualifications
- College or Technical degree or 6 years of work experience required.
- Must show demonstrated knowledge of physical plant management supervisory skills and experience in work crew supervision in facility operations.
- Capable of working a flexible schedule and extended hours including but not limited to working early mornings nights weekends and holidays in addition to traditional business hours.
- Familiarity of OSHA requirements.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid drivers license.
- Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 Pounds.
- Employee must have the capability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- High level of proficiency in Windows environment with extensive experience in Microsoft applications especially Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Must be accurate and efficient with the ability to meet strict deadlines as well prioritize accordingly.
- Ability to work with all levels of management and in teams including leadership.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
