Job Description

The Director of Stadium Events and Engagement recruits, plans and manages non-athletic and athletic events at Canvas Stadium and other athletic venues on Colorado State University’s campus.  This position supports the engagement and revenue goals established each year by the Department of Athletics.  This position also manages the Men’s Basketball and Football game day premium hospitality operations.

The position supervises one full-time staff member and leads the supervision of student hourly and non-student hourly positions. This position also leads the management of external stakeholders who are necessary or required for event operations such as CSU Facilities Management team, local police/fire, OVG360 and catering services, and Allied Security services.

Located in the beautiful city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University is a premier land-grant university with world-class programs in education, outreach, and research. CSU has a student body of over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, 258,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $498 million.

For application consideration:

• Please merge all application materials, specifically resume and cover letter, into a single file (PDF preferred).

• Upload this combined file in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application.

• Please ensure the document is clearly labeled (e.g., Lastname Firstname Application).

Essential Job Duties:

• Executes contact negotiations for campus departments and third-party clients and is responsible for developing and managing budgets to achieve goals within unit.

• Responsible for assigning responsibilities to maximize productivity and minimize conflict.  Including staffing needs for 300+ non-athletic events annually and over 100,000 visitors annually to Canvas Stadium for non-athletic events.

• Position always demonstrates high quality customer service and ensures the same for supervisees.

• Position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of External Relations and assists with the planning of internal executive engagement events. 

• Position understands and applies appropriate policies, regulations, and procedures required by variety of entitles including University, Community, state, NCAA, etc. 

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or supervisor

Conditions of Employment:

• Background check

• Valid Driver's License

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Supervision:

Position supervises one full-time staff member and leads the supervision of student hourly and non-student hourly positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of three years of event planning or facility management experience

• Previous experience of problem solving in highly urgent situations

• Excellent relationship building and communication skills

• Previous experience with budgeting and tracking revenue and expenses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• Previous working experience in NCAA Division I Athletics

• Prior Event Management experience and/or Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification

• Experience with audio visual and event rentals/vendors preferred

• Proficiency with technology and social media to enhance efficiency

• Experience recruiting and hosting large events including concerts, community events, etc.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here.

• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.

• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.