Associate Director, Recreation

Associate Director, Recreation

Student Services

Georgia State University

The Associate Director for Recreation Facilities is directly responsible  for all facilities managed by the Department of Recreational Services at Georgia State University. This position has direct supervision of (12) Full time positions which include Coordinator of Facilities, Custodial Foreperson, Skills Trades Worker, Plumber II, Mechanical Equipment Inspector, and 7 Custodians.

 WHAT MAKES The Department of Student Services A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

·         Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

·         Supervises and directly oversees with the day-to-day management of the recreation department facilities. These facilities include the Student Recreation Center (161,000 sq foot facility), Indian Creek Recreation property including the Lodge (4,700 sq foot facility), Outpost, supporting offices/storage facilities, event lawn and Decatur - Panthersville Recreation Complex which includes two flag football fields, two softball fields, storage garage, deck,
bathrooms. Coordinate with University Facilities (Zone trades staff / Design and Construction), contractors and vendors to assure maintenance of stated facilities and equipment. Responsible for the overall facility management, vendors, and contract management. Develops strategic and preventive maintenance plans.

·         Supervises facilities operation budget. Determines the financial resources
required for operation, ensures appropriate expenditure in compliance with the
university accounting and purchasing standards and participates in the decision
making for the overall facilities budget. Develops and manages the facilities
operation budget for grounds, facility maintenance, custodial services.

·         Develop plans to conduct and implement routine inspections of all facilities. Coordinates
appropriate facility renovations and cleaning schedules during facility off cycles.
Supervises department internal work order system. Develops semester and annual reports
regarding facilities such as facility improvements, data entry, preventative maintenance
plans, work request, and equipment purchases. Facilities special events, coordinates
scheduling set up, breakdown, and cleaning and assist with reservations, when needed.

·         Serves department as facility liaison with the GSU Police, Facility
Planning and Construction, Office of Risk Management, Property
Management and Inventory Control, Renovations and
Construction and Fire  &Safety and other university departments as needed. 

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Higher Education, Sports Administration or related field and five years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications: 

Master’s degree in Recreation, Construction Management, Higher Education, Sports Administration, or related field. 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in a collegiate recreation or facility management setting. Strong full time professional staff supervision and evidence of staff supervision (including hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, payroll, and evaluation). Knowledge of liability issues as they apply to facilities, programs, and equipment. 

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

· A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume,  Cover Letter (Recommended) 

Final candidates must provide three professional references.

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