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Posted: 03-Dec-24

Location: Gunnison, Colorado

Type: Full Time

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Internal Number: R574

Director of Campus Recreation

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Director of Campus Recreation. The position reports to the Dean of Students and works closely with Western students, faculty and staff. This is an on-campus position.

Responsibilities: The Director of Campus Recreation is responsible for the leadership of the Department of Campus Recreation through strategic vision, situational leadership and general department management. This position will also be responsible for the supervision of the department's professional staff, including the four (4) Assistant Director of Campus Recreation positions for: Wilderness Pursuits, Mountaineer Field House, Recreational Sports, and Mountain Sports. Additional responsibilities include building management of the Mountaineer Field House (MFH), budgetary/fiscal management, and revenue generation. The Director additionally supports the management of wellbeing initiatives and strategy out of the MFH. Campus Recreation is a part of the Division of Student Affairs, and the Director supports the overall mission of Student Affairs and the University through the creation of new and ongoing initiatives to support student recruitment, engagement, and retention.

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree in related field or Bachelors Degree with comparable four (4) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree and 5 years in related field.

Compensation: The annual base salary range is $58,000 - $63,000. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. Western has acquired local rental agreements for newly hired employees moving to the Gunnison Valley, which can serve as bridge housing, if available. Upon hire, contact information for housing opportunities will be provided by the Human Resources department.

Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include: a letter of application addressed to Sara Phillips, Search Committee Chair, along with a resume, and contact information for three (3) references.

Please direct questions to Sara Phillips, sphillips@western.edu.

Application deadline is December 20th, 2024 at 11:59PM (MST). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is hired.

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About Western Colorado University

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

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