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Logo Posting Number STA00291PO26 Job Family Athletics Administration Job Function Athletics Administration USC Market Title Athletics Administrator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132056 Job Level M2 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Director of Operations, Colonial Life Arena & Coliseum Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Athletics Department ATH Colonial Life Arena State Pay Range Unclassified USC Market Range B00 Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Director of Operations for Colonial Life Arena and Coliseum, reports to the Senior Assistant General Manager for CLA. Position provides overall administrative planning, direction and policy creation and interpretation to operating managers, assuring the highest quality service. Ensures an effective and cost-efficient program by controlling departmental operating budget. Manages, supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the facility, including engineering, maintenance, set-up/changeovers, custodial, housekeeping and grounds keeping.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
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Job Duties
Job Duty
Manage the development and administration of the Operations Department budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures, implementing adjustments as necessary. Major focus on cost-saving measures, including utilities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff with an emphasis on building a cohesive operations team and promoting clear communications and cooperation among departments.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Plan, direct, coordinate and review work plan for CLA and Coliseum maintenance and operations. Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems, assign work activities, projects and programs, monitor work flow, review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Oversee the operation of event set-up and tear-down, i.e. basketball floor, stage risers, chairs, signs, dasher boards, etc.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Oversee facility arrangements with concessionaires and vendors, directs and monitors the work of contractors, engineers and architects on building projects.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Responsible for health and safety compliance.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Act as liaison with USC and City of Columbia Services for numerous facility-related functions (city codes, licenses, permits, etc.).
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 04/27/2026 Job Close Date 06/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
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We are only accepting applications submitted by June 12, 2026.
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