Develops and directs programs, including assessments and student development for the MMC and BBC communities. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations as it relates to campus recreation and mentoring full-time professional staff. The Associate Director is a member of the department's senior leadership team and works collaboratively with the Senior Director.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of  the  campus  recreation  which includes, direct  supervision  of  at  least  three  full-time  professional staff, including the Assistant Director of Sport Programs, Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellbeing, and Marketing Account Manager. In addition, the Associate Director will indirectly supervise and lead at least six full-time program professionals for aquatics, outdoor adventure, racquet sports (racquetball, pickleball, and tennis), sport programs (intramurals and sport clubs), and more than 200 student employees.
• Serves as a liaison leading assigned work teams and committees within Campus Recreation and the Division of Academic & Student Affairs departments.
• Serves as Director in the Senior Director's absence, as necessary.
• Develops and recommends policies and operating procedures related to campus recreation areas.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive student development and learning program for student staff and recreational participants.
• Assists with designing and implementing assessment initiatives that evaluate and enhance student learning, retention, engagement, and success.
• Develops, launches, and evaluates the department's short- and long-range strategic plans.
• Contributes development of area budget and provides recommendations to the Senior Director regarding assigned budgetary needs, financial expenditures, short- and long-term capital planning, and revenue generation initiatives.
• Cultivates internal and external strategic partnerships aligned with the Department's mission, vision, and values.
• Oversees the development and marketing for campus recreation programs, facilities and services.
• Works collaboratively with the Senior Director and Associate Director of Facilities & Operations to achieve the goals and objectives for Campus Recreation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in a management role of related field; OR Master's degree and four (4) years of experience in a management role of related field. CPR/Standard First Aid Certification or must obtain certification within 45 days of employment.

 Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience in collegiate recreation unit areas and managing full-time and student staff.
• Experience in budget development, student development and assessment.
• Ability to work independently on complex assignments while reviewing progress and updating the Senior Director as appropriate.
• Knowledge and/or experience of recreation software.

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