Assistant Director Of Recreation Facilities

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Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Department of Campus Recreation and Intramurals

Job Summary

This position leads and manages professional and administrative duties related to operations of all indoor and outdoor recreation facilities including a 215,000 sq ft Recreation Center and a 70-acre Outdoor Recreation Park. Coordinates all maintenance of facilities and equipment, inventory, custodial, and grounds needs. Develops plans related to facilities planning, space utilization and management, safety and accessibility requirements, relocation, and asset management. Coordinates operations to support 9 different program area functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer all aspects of a comprehensive facility management program including daily operations, memberships, reservations/rentals, maintenance projects, staffing, and supervision of facilities

• Facilitate semester and annual facility audit process for all 3 CRI sites

• Responsible for the supervision of a full-time Maintenance Supervisor

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise 40-50 student employees including graduate assistants, facility supervisors, and facility assistants

• Provide strategic planning and oversight for all facility and operational needs including maintenance, custodial, grounds, capital projects, event coordination, facility scheduling, and use

• Serve as project coordinator for a variety of special projects that relate to both strategic vision and operational needs for the department including invoice management, membership sales, and revenue generation

• Develop facility rental contracts/special event coordination for internal and external users

• Manage the departmental asset control/inventory records

• Develop for review and approval any pertinent department/program area policies, procedures, and operations manuals

• Provide ongoing semester and annual updates on pertinent measures of success including participation, assessment data, financial status, and area happenings

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of work experience in recreation, maintenance, or facility management with a strong background in, coordination, staff supervision, and/or project management

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to administer multiple on-going tasks and follow complex administrative procedures

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) or more years supervisory experience

• Leadership of a program or unit related to recreation, facility management, or maintenance

• Experience in campus recreation or a higher education institution

• Experience in Vermont Systems, RecTrac management software

Proposed Salary

$50,500 - $56,600

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University

• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

• Knowledge of OSHA standards and operating procedures

• Demonstrated experience with facility management and facility safety standards

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

• Conflict resolution skills

Apply Before Date

May 1, 2024

Application review may begin on March 27, 2024.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation

• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Evening and weekend work may be require

• May be required to operate a University vehicle

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education