Asst Dir Athletic Live Events (Finance)

The Assistant Director of Athletic Live Events plays a key role in the planning and execution of live experiences for collegiate athletics. This position supports the production of engaging, high-energy game presentations that enhance the fan experience, energize the crowd-regardless of event size-and uphold South Florida brand standards. The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented individual who thrives in live event environments and is eager to take creative and logistical ownership of smaller events while contributing to larger productions alongside senior staff. This is a hands-on role that blends creative planning, operational execution, and leadership of student workers in a fast-paced, team-driven atmosphere.Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+ years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in communications, broadcasting, sports management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in live event production or game presentation, preferably in a collegiate athletics environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and lead student workers effectively.
• Creative mindset with a passion for live entertainment, fan engagement, and sports storytelling.
• Familiarity with Daktronics Show Control.
• Experience working with collegiate or professional sports teams.
• Exposure to creative content production workflows (e.g., coordination with video editors or graphic designers).
• Familiarity with content creation tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
• Understanding of NCAA or conference-specific event presentation standards.

Additional Info for Applicants:

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in alignment with the athletics event schedule.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

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• Lead or support the live production of in-venue shows during home athletic events-serving as a senior producer for smaller events and assisting on larger productions-with a focus on delivering a high-quality fan experience.
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• Collaborate with senior producers, event staff, and coaching personnel to develop run-of-show documents, scripts, timing sheets, and production checklists tailored to each event.
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• Coordinate with internal departments, external partners, and digital media teams to ensure all promotional elements-such as sponsored content, giveaways, and social activations-are properly prepared, organized, and activated.
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• Oversee the readiness of AV equipment and venue production systems by coordinating with technical staff and facilities to ensure all technology is tested, functional, and event-ready prior to doors opening.
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• Serve as the point person for requesting and advising on all content needs-such as videos and graphics-by collaborating with creative teams and content producers and ensuring timely delivery and readiness of all assets prior to each game.
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• Manage student interns for both game day and non-game day responsibilities, providing guidance, assigning roles, and supporting their development across production, content prep, and operational tasks.
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• Work with broadcast partners to adapt game scripts and production elements to meet regional and national broadcast standards, requirements, and timing rules.
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• Performs other duties as assigned.
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