Assistant Campus Recreation Director jobs in the United States

Description

Reports To: Associate Dean for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation

About Albertus Magnus College:

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,200 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long-standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern-day education. Explore more about the college here.

Job Overview:
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Recreation reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation. The Assistant Director advises the Student Government Association (SGA), all funding requests from student organizations and co-manages the student activities fee budget. The Assistant Director is responsible for the creation, management, and planning of non-varsity student engagement programs and the promotion of events and activities on the activities calendar each year. Additionally, this position will support campus-wide programs such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Weeks, Student Involvement Fair, Late Night Breakfast, Finals Fiesta, Homecoming & Family Weekend, Albertus Madness, and other major events sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement. The Assistant Director provides oversight and training for clubs & organizations each semester.  The Assistant Director supervises the Campus Recreation Intern(s) each semester, guiding, mentoring, and coordinating the Campus Recreation events and tournaments we host.

This position will organize and support campus-wide programs such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Weeks, Student Involvement Fair, Late Night Breakfast, Finals Fiesta, Homecoming, Albertus Madness, SGA Day, and other major events sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement. The Assistant Director provides oversight and training for clubs and organizations each year.

Qualifications

Essential Functions:

• Serve as adviser to the Student Government Association (SGA)
• Manage Campus Recreation, Intramurals & Fitness Programs
• Collaborate with the Department of Athletics in the execution of engagement activities by reserving space in the Athletic Center and utilizing their outdoor facilities
• Train student organizations in the understanding of bylaws development and execution of programs and activities throughout the year as well as oversee the functions and operations of registered clubs
• Manage the allocation of the funds associated with student organizations; work closely with the SGA Treasurer to allocate, approve, distribute, and manage funding requests
• Assist with the selection and training of Orientation Leaders & coordinate various aspects of the New Student Orientation Program in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Student Engagement and New Student Orientation
• Assist with the operation of the Hubert Campus Center including event set ups and event management
• Assist in the execution of campus wide programs and activities
• Maintain and archive annual club member records and update interests annually in our college databases
• Responsible for updating the Office of Student Engagement external and internal web pages
• Collaborate with the esports advisor on tournaments, events and overall advisement of the club
• Assist with office social media management and content creation
• Collaborate with team members to create new programs and traditions for students
• Represent the Office of Student Engagement at institution events both on and off campus
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2 years of related professional experience in an educational setting, preferably in higher education working with student organizations, programming and event planning; Campus Recreation experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and abilities
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for programs and events

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Prior experience in student engagement; working with student groups and student government
• Experience with New Student Orientation programs
• Technical proficiency using a computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite; Canva, Navigate, Adobe Photoshop, etc.

Work Schedule Requirements:

Hybrid Availability: Remote work is potentially available.

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible to receive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Full-Time employees can earn between 18-23 paid time off a year. The employer covers tuition remission after 90 days of employment and covers 100 % (employees responsible for books and technology fees). The college is committed to work-life balance and has a summer schedule from June through August. We currently have 14 paid holidays, including a winter break.  You will have the opportunity to participate in our retirement plan from day one, and after one year of employment, the college contributes depending on your service years.

Albertus Magnus College is strongly committed to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal-opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and apply.