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Florida Gulf Coast University · 18 hours ago

Assistant Director, Facility Operations

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an Assistant Director for Facility Operations to provide operational direction for their Recreation & Wellness Center and associated facilities. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, overseeing maintenance processes, and supervising staff while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective program management.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manages the day to day operations of University Recreation Facilities

Directs routine and preventative maintenance processes, oversees schedules, and ensures proper maintenance of facilities and equipment

Oversees facility reservations and rental activities, including facility use agreements, invoicing and reconciliation, software management, and acting as department representative

Develops and manages the operating budgets for the assigned functional area to ensure program alignment with fiscal allocation. Monitors expenses, researches and recommends purchase options, prepares requisitions, and invoice reconciliation

Oversees the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff and part time OPS staff that assist in carrying out the goals and objectives of the functional area

Develops and implements risk management and safety plans. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and University safety regulations and policies. (OSHA, Florida State Fire Code, etc.)

Participates in goal setting and long-range planning. Develops goals, student learning outcomes, and program objectives. Assists with the development and implementation of the overall departmental strategic plan

Collects and analyzes data to assess and evaluate programs and initiatives. Prepares monthly reports, presentations, and proposals

Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures to ensure effective operations

Stays current on trends and best practices to develop new and improved programming. Participates in state, regional, and national professional organizations, conferences and workshops

Provides administrative oversight for University Recreation & Wellness’ membership services operation. Manages facility operation aspects of the membership management software and ensures proper cash handling procedures. Assists in development, recommendation, and coordination of capital improvement projects, equipment purchases and installations

Assists with special projects as assigned

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Serves on assigned University Recreation & Wellness and university work teams and committees as needed

Qualification

Facility operations managementBudget managementRisk managementMicrosoft OfficeInnosoft FusionCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationAED certificationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Recreation Management, Sports Administration, or closely related field and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions

Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications or able to obtain within three months of employment

Full-time professional experience related to the position

Valid driver's license

Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered

Preferred

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Recreation Management, Sports Administration, or closely related field

Two years of full-time professional experience in higher education campus recreation related to the position

Experience scheduling and supervising the work of students, support, and professional employees

Experience with Innosoft Fusion software

Certification as a CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor

Company

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University is a school in Fort Myers.

Founded in 1991

Fort Myers, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.fgcu.edu/

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