Western Michigan University · 13 hours ago
Associate Director Facilities and Programs
Western Michigan University is seeking an Associate Director for Facilities and Programs within the University Recreation department. This role oversees the daily operations of the Student Recreation Center, manages facility-related aspects, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures for recreation programs.
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Responsibilities
Manages all facility related aspects of the Student Recreation Center and Esports arena
Develops and maintains employee operational guidelines, procedures, and handbooks. Resolves personnel problems and operational issues
Serves as building and project coordinator for facility renovations, remodeling and improvements
Process staff requests for funding and purchases
Provides direction for University Recreation programs. Ensures adherence and implementation of policies and procedures
Manages daily operations of Student Recreation Center pool and lifeguards. Provides trainings for lifeguards. Ensures all risk management policies and procedures are followed in the pool
Negotiates, contract and implement rental activities to generate revenue at various department facilities
Schedules events in facilities. Communicates and provides feedback and suggestions to academic programs for space scheduling. Directs assessment planning and reporting of activities. Trains staff on data collection and interpretation of activities. Serves on divisional assessment committee
Oversees departmental risk management and monitors the safety and security of the Student Recreation Center. Ensures that staff and guests are trained in safety protocols and procedures. Collaborates with campus Public Safety and Environmental Health and Safety to minimize the University’s exposure to risk and legal liability. Complies with national and University guidelines and best practices
Works with outside vendors and contractors to ensure workout equipment and facilities are up-to date and operational for building users
Serves as a member of the departmental leadership team and participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and assessment for the department
Maintains and updates departmental web pages and social media channels
Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution
Three years' relevant experience
Experience in the administration of facilities, events management
Experience in sport and leisure activities
Knowledge of national, industry and local best practices for facilities management, sports programming, event management, Esports and aquatics
Experience with risk or liability management
Strong interpersonal, organizational and conflict management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Supervisory experience
First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekend and holiday rotation and on call duty
Preferred
Five years' relevant experience
Experience writing and conducting assessment measures
Budget management experience
Higher education experience
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification, or ability to obtain within one-year of hire
Lifeguard Certification, or ability to obtain within one-year of hire
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Retirement
Tuition discount for the employee
Tuition remission for eligible dependents
Company
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is an educational institution that provides higher education courses and programs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
DensoU.S. Department of Education
2024-10-30Grant
2020-11-02Grant· $5M
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