Associate Director of Programs

at  Montana State University

Montana State University seeks a dynamic Associate Director of Programs. This position reports within Campus Recreation, which aligns with the Student Wellness area, within Student Success. This position will be a crucial part of managing the programs, processes and infrastructure within the new Student Wellness Center, 185,000 square foot facility that will be home to Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, Health Advancement and Counseling & Psychological Services.
The Associate Director of Programs will provide leadership and expertise in administering all recreation-based programmatic offerings. The Associate Director assists the Director with the programmatic, financial and personnel functions of the department. The Associate Director will be responsible for building and cultivating relationships with numerous campus constituents to help advance the mission of the university, the division, and the department. This position will create and implement training and retention strategies and professional development opportunities for all Campus Rec professional staff. The Associate Director will supervise classified staff, and report to the Director. The Associate Director will serve on the departmental leadership team and act as Director in the absence of Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, Sport Science or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education
• Five years of collegiate recreation administration/management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Master’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, or Sport Science
• Successful management experience in planning, budgeting, hiring, staff training, scheduling, and ordering equipment
• Experience hiring, training, and/or supervising professional staff
• Prior experience using Innosoft Fusion or other membership/recreation facility management software
• Skill in strategic planning
• Current certification in CPR/AED or the ability to obtain the certifications within three months of hire (in-house training is available)

POSITION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee a department annual curriculum / integrated program calendar to ensure consistency and intentionality in programs and services
• Assist Director in annual budget processes and associated strategic planning. Help identify and secure supplemental funding sources
• Implement and manage annual assessment plan
• Intentional collaboration and strategic engagement with colleagues within Student Success, Campus Rec, Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU) and various campus NS community partners
• Lead assessment analysis and reporting to inform decisions and program efforts
• Create and implement annual professional development efforts for RSF professional staff
• Lead programmatic strategic planning
• Foster an environment which is passionate about student development and the mentoring of young professionals
• Ensure Campus Rec programs are designed to align with student learning outcomes, strategic planning, and overall departmental and University goals
• Actively lead and/or participate in staff meetings, staff trainings, regional and national organizations, University-wide committees and work teams, and other departmental meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of and make recommendations based on industry standards and trends
• Lead, manage, supervise, and mentor 3 Campus Rec Senior Coordinator professional staff (Fitness, Competitive Sports, Outdoor Rec)
• Supervise student employees when necessary
• Maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
• Contribute to department wide strategic planning, student development, outreach and recruitment efforts
• Other duties as assigned