Associate Director for Facilities & Operations
Job Posting for Associate Director for Facilities & Operations at UMass Amherst
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Under general direction from the Director of Campus Recreation the Associate Director for Facilities and Operations provides leadership for daily management and oversight of recreation facilities, professional staff, and student employees overseeing the operations of those facilities.
Essential Functions
- Supervision of facility management and maintenance for the Recreation Center, Recreation Turf Fields, and Recreation Grass Fields. Work in collaboration with Athletics for facility management and maintenance for Boyden Gymnasium, Boyden Pool, Hicks Pool, and Tennis Facility.
- Serve as liaison to Athletics, Alterations, Building Maintenance, Custodial and Grounds, UMPD, Parking, and Sustainability.
- Leads all Risk Management functions in collaboration with the Associate Director for Programming and Student Development.
- Provide leadership for professional staff overseeing student staff and day to day facility maintenance equipment repair.
- Provide leadership for professional staff overseeing day to day facility maintenance/ equipment repair and student staff for Operation Supervisors, Aquatics, Injury Care, Equipment Rental Center, Reservations, Maintenance, and Equipment Repair.
- Supports the development of learning outcomes and student development practices for student staff
- Serves as capital project manager including supervision of outside contractors completing work in Campus Recreation facilities.
- Oversees management of the Campus Recreation Motor Pool.
- Serves as a member of the Leadership Team.
- Manages all HR functions and budget aspects of the facilities and operations team.
Other Functions
- Performs related duties, as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery, and other compliance requirements.
- Demonstrates capacity, skill and willingness to engage students, and contribute to student success.
- Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders. Understands responsibilities, with respect to conflicts of interest, and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.
- Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public University related information only in the performance of responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Kinesiology, Education or related field, with five (5) years in management of sport or recreation facilities; or Master's degree in Sport Management, Higher Education, Kinesiology, Education or related field, with three (3) years working in a campus recreation setting.
- Knowledge of best practices in facility management.
- Working knowledge of safety and risk management protocols.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
- Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills, including but not limited to strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- 5-8 years experience working within a campus recreation setting.
- Supervision of full-time employees as well as student employees.
- Experience in managing facility renovations.
- First Aid CPR/AED Certification.
- CPO/AFO Certification.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Typical office environment within a campus recreation setting.
- Other physical demands: balancing, pulling/pushing, standing, climbing, carrying, bending, sitting, lifting, travel to other campuses.
Additional Details
Supervision Received:
- Under general supervision from the Director of Campus Recreation
Supervision Exercised:
- Direct - 4 staff & 50 student staff
- Indirect 2-5 Temporary hourly staff & 50 student staff
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm; required to work some nights and weekends.
Salary Information
Level 28
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the completed application, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Posting will remain open until position is filled.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
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