Job location: Boca Raton

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-07-11
Req: REQ06766
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Position Summary:

The department of Campus Recreation is seeking a Director, Campus Recreation.

The Director of Campus Recreation will provide leadership, administration, risk management and fiscal accountability for the Department of Campus Recreation facilities, programs, services and operations. The director will oversee a staff of 9-13 professional staff, 200+ student employees, partner campus operations. The Director will report to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students in alignment with other Student Affairs Health and Wellness units. The position will provide vision and overall direction for the unit, establish long-range plans, program enhancements, and work collaboratively with the university community. The Director is a contributing member of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Division.  Specific responsibilities include:

Department Leadership

• Provide direction to team of 13-15 professional staff, 200+ student employees and partner campus staff.
• Leads program development and enhancement for intramural sports, club sports, group fitness, personal training, instructional programs, membership services, outdoor adventures, challenge course, aquatic programs, informal recreation and special events that serve FAU students and community.
• Support Healthy Campus 2030 initiative and establish collaborative relationships and joint projects to improve campus wellbeing.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration within Department, Division and greater University community.
• Support Divisional efforts and priorities.
• Responsible for department risk management and policy/procedure development.
• Serve as advisor to the Campus Recreation Advisory Board.

Strategic Planning / Assessment

• Accountable to Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and University Strategic Plan.
• Develop and execute department strategic plan and annual assessment plans.
• Set annual goals and submit annual report.
• Recommends and implements changes based on best practices and benchmarking.

Facility Management

• Responsible for the management of the Recreation & Fitness Center, Track & Field Complex, Henderson Recreation Fields, Ropes Course / Climbing Center, outdoor basketball & tennis courts, Davie Wellness Center, and Jupiter outdoor spaces.
• Develops and executes long range planning for facility enhancements and maintenance through the repair and replacement plans.

Financial Accountability

• Develops annual Student Government and Auxiliary budget requests of approximately $2.4 million.  Administers operating budget and establishes revenue targets for the unit.
• Monitors budget status and ensures business processes are established, followed and maintained.
• Reviews and approves financial and business processes and requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, public administration, counseling or related field and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.

At least five years of experience in college setting working with diverse student populations required.

Must have the ability to work independently, plan and organize work efficiently and accurately, and communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels.

Strategic thinking and planning are essential skills. Ability to advocate and provide supporting evidence are necessary.

Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with units inside the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and throughout the institution are required.

Ideal candidates will be actively involved in NIRSA and have experience with facility management, maintenance, and capital projects.

Salary:

$90,000 - $100,000

College or Department:

Campus Recreation

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Nights and weekends as deemed necessary.

Application Deadline:

2019-07-28-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.