University of Arkansas · 3 days ago
Director of Programs
Fayetteville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$77K/yr - $92K/yr
8+ years expThe University of Arkansas is a top research institution dedicated to education, research, and outreach. The Director of Programs will provide functional leadership for University Recreation programs, overseeing various areas including staff development and program administration while directly supervising a team of professionals.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Organize and direct program areas, coordinate and manage activities, supervise general day to day operations, determine needs, and set direction for program areas
Implement and maintain appropriate regulations and rules for participation in programs and resolve complaints and concerns with participants and staff
Assist the Executive Director with the departmental budget
Oversee revenue and expenditures for program areas
Develop and recommend policies and procedures regarding financial management to the Executive Director
Review and reconcile revenue-generating activities
Additional duties will include additional project management, assisting in the leadership of business services staff, point of contact for staff on a daily basis, leading staff meetings, and serving the department in additional capacities as needed
Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate University Recreation Program Areas (Assessment, Sports Injury Clinic, Staff Development, UREC Outdoors and UREC Sports)
Work closely with the Executive Director to help develop organizational structure, policies and procedures of UREC, personnel policies and procedures, and to monitor effective allocation of resources and facilities
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Recreational Sports, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least eight years of experience in University/Collegiate campus recreation programs
Experience developing and managing large budgets
Experience supervising full time professionals with emphasis in campus recreation programs
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance
Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Preferred
Experience with policy and procedure design
Experience with the development and implementation of recreation programs to a large four-year institution
Experience demonstrating computer literacy, emphasis in campus recreation software programs
Experience having an active involvement in campus recreation and/or higher education professional organizations
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Company
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.36MKey Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationArkansas department of human servicesArkansas Division of Higher Education
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2025-05-05Grant· $1M
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