Associate Director -Recreation Services

Position Title:
Associate Director -Recreation Services

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a field related to Recreation
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Experience working with Microsoft Office and Innosoft Fusion software
Experience providing higher education recreation programs
Experience leading and managing professional and student staff
Experience developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures
Fiscal Management experience
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, goal setting, and assessment

Job Description:

Summary

The Associate Director of Recreational Services Programs manages all aspects of Recreation Services programming, including the management of supervisors and staff and program budgets. Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies, strategic planning, and evaluation.

Promo Packet

https://www.recservices.iastate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/REC_Associate-Director-Brochure.pdf

Example of Duties
• Coordinates the delivery of co-curricular opportunities for students.
• Supervises managers and staff in program areas.
• Administers an operating budget.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies and strategic planning.
• Leads and oversees assessment and learning outcomes.
Level Guidelines
• Provides input into annual departmental objectives and action plans
• Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for a department
• May provide input into institution policy within area of functional expertise
• Responsible for functional output of a department or work team
• Manages subordinate staff
• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel
• May provide input to the budgeting process
• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope
• May provide input into financial decisions that impact department or work area

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS810

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
February 1, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 17, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R13888