Item 3.H-December 13, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Vacant
Position #(s): 16947
Current Title: Director, Lawlor Events Center (JCC:77041)
Current Range: 7
Department: From VPAF / B&F / Lawlor Events
College/Division: President’s Office
Center to PRES / Intercollegiate Athletics
Account #(s): 1207-107-0010
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
(X) Proposed Reassignment from Range 7 to Range 5
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Ann Larson, Sr AAD, Internal Opns / Doug Knuth, Spec Asst to Pres/Director, Athl Date
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean
Marc Johnson, President, UNR
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
77041 Range:
5
Pos #(s): 16947
JCC:
EEO: 1B
Eff: 12/1/2013
Approved Title: Director, Lawlor Events Center
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Director, Lawlor Events Center
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Director of the Lawlor Events Center (LEC) oversees all bookings, center operating departments
and negotiating contracts with event promoters, various suppliers, community and University of
Nevada, Reno users. The Director reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Internal
Operations, in the Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) department and supervises a team of full- and parttime staff members. The incumbent is responsible for hiring, evaluation of and, if necessary,
dismissal of all permanent employees. The Director is responsible for development and oversight of a
budget which must break even, as no state funding is available for LEC operation. Individual functions
as the liaison with university, city and state agencies and representatives and serves as the primary
public relations representative to local media and community leaders on behalf of LEC.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
25% - Event Administration
 Books and contracts events, including financial negotiations
 Contacts promoters, tour managers and representatives at other venues to identify and seek
to attract potential shows and events
 Negotiates terms, conditions and pricing structure of each event
 Schedules events in coordination with other activities both on campus and in the community
for the purpose of maximizing attendance and minimizing conflicts
20% - Capital Improvement and Maintenance Projects
 Maintains five-year capital improvement and maintenance project list with annual review and
prioritization
 Assesses and implements capital improvement and maintenance projects as new project and
priorities require
 Maintains physical plant infrastructure in order to remain competitive and be a viable,
marketable resource to the university and community
20% - Human Resources Administration
 Hires, evaluates, and, if necessary, dismisses permanent employees
 Resolves human resources issues
 Prepares job descriptions and work performance standards for all permanent and part-time
employees (approximately 300 individuals)
 Completes or supervises the completion of performance evaluations for all permanent
employee
15% - Event Oversight
 Supervises on-scene LEC events including: planning, approval of staffing and security plans,
patron problem resolution, promoter/producer problems and event financial settlement
 Works with local authorities including police, fire and emergency medical personnel to assure
local ordinance compliance
 Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university rules and regulations (subject to
disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement
procedures)
Position Description – Director, Lawlor Events Center
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Attend as many contests as possible to show support for the student-athletes and coaching
staff
20% - Fiscal Administration
 Develops budget and monitors general financial accounts of LEC revenue and expenditures
 Serves as contract administrator for LEC portion of ticketing, food & beverage,
signage/sponsorship, exclusive beverage contracts to ensure contractual obligations are met,
maximum revenue is produces and customer expectations are met
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Director makes the decisions which set the course for LEC operations.
Impact:
Daily decisions must be made which affect LEC’s financial success and the attitude of the general
public toward LEC. Since their exposure to LEC is, in many cases, the only direct contact the public
has with the University, the quality of the exposure is critical to the development and retention of the
university’s public image and credibility in the community.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 The live entertainment and live sports industry
 Operations, physical plant and maintenance required for public assembly facilities, including
fire regulations
 Guest Services and crowd management best practices and techniques
 Budget development, cost accounting and accounts maintenance and monitoring
 Appropriate legal issues pertaining to public assembly facilities
 Risk management as it pertains to public access,
 Local building codes, Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations
Skills:
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Effective negotiation skills
Effective delegation of tasks during stressful situations
Well-developed managerial skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to guide training of full and part time staff
members
Understand crowd behaviors in order to identify issues and address prior to onset of problems
Effective organizational skills
Independent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Strong human resource management and supervisory skills
Position Description – Director, Lawlor Events Center
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Ability to:
 Think quickly and react rationally under significant and frequent pressure
 Make quick, sound evaluations of many critical problems and to make timely decisions based
on these evaluations
 Supervise subordinates and motivate staff
 Create a work environment that reduces turnover
 Work in a team environment
 Make sound decisions which can affect the safety and security of employees and patrons
 Work long and varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays
 Work independently and as a collaborative team member
 Comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
ICA and LEC staff
University staff
External
Promoters and producers
General Public
City/government leaders
Reason for Contact
Assign work tasks, perform work evaluation, conflict resolution and
operational planning and advice
To provide event planning and problem resolution
Reason for Contact
To perform event booking, contract negotiation and event
settlement
To provide information about the facility and its available services
and answer questions
To plan and/or work on joint projects or events that benefit both
agencies as well as participation in the community’s and
University’s emergency response operation (LEC is City of Reno’s
back-up emergency operations center site)
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and six years, Master’s Degree and four years, or a Doctoral
Degree and two years of work experience to include:
 Management or supervisory capacity with a major arena, convention, multipurpose, event or facility or a position of equivalent responsibility
 Facility management including long-range planning, maintenance and financial
accountability
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: Certified Facilities Executive (CFE)
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None