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Executive Director for Well-being and Recreation

Employer
Illinois State University
Location
Normal, Illinois
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

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Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Executive Director for Well-being and Recreation
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Vice President Student Affairs
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Executive Director provides visionary leadership to division-wide well-being and recreation efforts, including the supervision of Campus Recreation, Health Promotion and Wellness, Student Counseling Services, Student Health Services, and Redbird Esports; leads comprehensive strategic planning, goal setting, and assessment initiatives; oversees the short- and long-term financial model supporting programs, services, facilities, and operations; and provides leadership and visibility for well-being and recreation as a campus priority in collaboration with internal and external partners.

The Executive Director is a member of the senior leadership team for the Division of Student Affairs and works in strong collaboration with campus partners in prioritizing well-being and recreation for students, faculty, staff, and guests to the University.

Additional Information

Welcome to the Division of Student Affairs at Illinois State University

Leadership Profile

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in higher education administration, public health, counseling, psychology, business administration, recreation, or related field.
2. Minimum of seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, health promotion, counseling, recreational programming, or health services within a higher education setting.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in well-being, mental health, and recreational services.
4. Extensive knowledge of best practices in talent development, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws.
5. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated track record working with cross-divisional committees or initiatives.
7. Experience in strategic planning, budget management, and program evaluation.
8. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive campus environment that prioritizes student success and well-being.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Advanced degree in public health, health care administration, psychology, education, social work, or related field.
2. Active in related professional associations.
3. Experience in facility operations and design, including the ability to integrate facility design and operations with organizational strategies to enhance workplace efficiency, safety, and employee well-being.

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

December 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the posting is filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Casey Vitalez, Administrative Associate, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, clvital@ilstu.edu, (309)438-1523.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 10/08/2024 06:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open until filled


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Current OpportunitiesExecutive Director for Well-being and RecreationOpened10/08/2024 ClosesDepartmentVice President Student AffairsThe Executive Director provides visionary leadership to division-wide well-being and recreation efforts, including the supervision of Campus Recreation, Health Promotion and Wellness, Student Counseling Services, Student Health Services, and Redbird Esports; leads comprehensive strategic planning, goal setting, and assessment initiatives; oversees the short- and long-term financial model supporting programs, services, facilities, and operations; and provides leadership and visibility for well-being and recreation as a campus priority in collaboration with internal and external partners.

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About

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Serving more than 20,000 students, our six colleges offer 178 undergraduate majors, 77 minors, 102 master’s programs, 18 doctoral degrees, and 42 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Illinois State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.

Vision

Illinois State University, a first-choice public university, will be increasingly recognized as a national leader for educating high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized and transformative experience at an institution that:

  • Offers premier undergraduate and graduate programs that integrate traditional knowledge and methods with emerging ideas and innovations
  • Generates knowledge through high-quality research, scholarship, and creative activities
  • Supports student learning and development inside and outside of the classroom
  • Serves the region, state, nation, and world through its commitments to responsible stewardship, meaningful civic engagement, cultural enrichment, and the development of global citizens

Mission

We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. We promote the highest academic standards in our teaching, scholarship, public service and the connections we build among them. We devote all of our resources and energies to creating the most supportive and productive community possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and beyond.

Values

Pursuit of Learning and Scholarship

Illinois State University works with students as partners in their educational development inside and outside of the classroom so that students come to appreciate learning as an active and lifelong process. The University contributes new knowledge through research, scholarship, and creative activities in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate. Faculty members embrace a balanced teacher–scholar model that values their contributions as teachers (facilitators of learning) and scholars (creators and discoverers of knowledge and information). 

Individualized Attention

Illinois State University provides a supportive environment that places all learners at the center of teaching and scholarship. Innovative curricular and cocurricular programs, strong student-faculty-staff connections, and superior student services focus on each student as an individual. The University fosters academic and personal growth, recognizes unique educational aspirations, and acknowledges that each faculty and staff member is integral to student success.

Diversity

Illinois State University affirms and encourages community and a respect for differences by fostering an inclusive environment characterized by cultural understanding, ethical behavior, and social justice. The University supports a diverse faculty and staff who mentor a diverse student population. The University endeavors to provide opportunities for all students, staff, and faculty to participate in a global society.

Integrity

Illinois State University promotes an environment defined by the highest ethical standards. Leadership of the University is characterized by stability, adherence to shared values, collaborative decision making, and accountable stewardship of all university resources. Members of the University community work collaboratively through shared governance to ensure the success of the University and are dedicated to making ongoing improvements, always enhancing their contribution to Illinois State University and building on prior accomplishments. Teaching and learning, including research and creative activities, are conducted at the highest level of academic quality and integrity.

Civic Engagement

Illinois State University prepares students to be informed and engaged global citizens who will promote and further the goals of society. The University promotes active learning experiences through which students will gain an awareness and understanding of civic engagement as a lifelong responsibility. The University partners with business, industry, government, and educational entities providing leadership in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives; expanding service and outreach; and enhancing financial support for instructional, scholarly, and service activities.

Illinois State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and anti-harassment. Illinois State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, order of protection, gender identity and expression, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, unfavorable military discharge, or status as a veteran in employment, educational programs and activities, or admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed by contacting the director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access by email at EqualOpportunity@IllinoisState.edu, by calling (309) 438-3383, or by mail at Illinois State University, Campus Box 1280, Normal, IL 61790.

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Location
Campus Box 1300
Illinois State University
Normal
Illinois
61790
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