Associate Director of Recreation, Facilities & Operations
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 62630 - 93950
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Recreation for Facilities & Operations will serve as the lead facility manager for the Office of University Recreation overseeing the University Recreation Center (UREC) and outdoor recreation facilities. The Associate Director of Recreation for Facilities & Operations will lead a team of professional staff graduate student coordinators part-time and work-study staff.
Essential Functions
- Facility Management & Operations:
- Oversee all indoor and outdoor facilities including maintenance upkeep usage and utilities.
- Coordinate annual maintenance repair/replacement plans service contracts and purchasing recommendations.
- Manage facility access scheduling staffing and address user concerns.
- Ensure proper maintenance and servicing of recreation fitness equipment.
- Prepare and maintain facility reports (usage records incident forms equipment checks).
- Implement and enforce facility policies and procedures.
- Revise and execute Emergency Action Plans; conduct annual emergency drills.
- Respond to emergencies and inclement weather situations.
- Budget & Financial Oversight:
- Develop and manage operating and personnel budgets exceeding $400000.
- Review work order reconciliations vendor contracts and propose cost-saving initiatives.
- Staff Leadership & Supervision:
- Provide oversight and direction to Professional Staff (Coordinators of Fitness & Wellness Aquatics Therapy Dogs) and graduate student coordinators.
- Directly manage student Facility Supervisors for daily operations.
- Strategic Planning & Collaboration:
- Assist the Director in developing and implementing departmental mission vision and long-term goals.
- Collaborate with Athletics facilities and operations for coordinated activities across all complexes.
- Partner with internal teams (Marketing Business Coordinator) for media management and operational efficiency.
- Work within the department and division to create engaging programs and events for students and the community.
- Administrative & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to university policies and departmental objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
- Minimum of 4 years of university recreation or related experience
- Excellent communication organization management leadership and professional skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative problem-solve and meet deadlines
- Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of a goal-oriented team
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office in a Windows/network environment
- Ability towork occasional weekends evenings and early mornings
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree
Location
- University City - Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt grade L. Compensation for this grade ranges from$62630 -$93950per year. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
About Company
Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban research university, dedicated to advancing knowledge and society and to providing every student with a valuable, rigorous, experiential, technology-infused education, enriched by the nat ... View more
