Texas A&M University · 15 hours ago
Assistant Director - Leisure and Instructional Programs
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$6,302/mo - $6,302/mo
6+ years expTexas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment through a culture that respects diverse perspectives. The Assistant Director of Leisure and Instructional Programs will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing revenue-generating non-academic classes and programs, while providing organizational and administrative support to departmental initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and implement a schedule of revenue generating, non-academic classes/programs serving the students, faculty, staff and greater Texas A&M community. Provide administrative coordination, vision, leadership, and strategic direction to the programs. Ensure all university, system, state, and federal laws and policies are followed. Ensure that industry best practices are being implemented and followed. Sets program procedures and offerings/schedules. Facilitates the scheduling of space for these activities by coordinating with operations staff. Coordinates with other programming areas to provide expertise and staffing in program activities. Manages all communication and feedback from program participants, staff, and campus partners, with professionalism and punctuality
Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates instructors and student support staff. Manages all aspects of staff orientation and training to ensure all staff are aware of relevant laws and university policies. Regularly appraises staff performance based on measurable objectives
Create annual program budget, monitoring income and expenditures and forecasting year-end net income. Monitor all supplies, equipment, and expenditures. Generates invoices and manages collection of fees. Prepares and analyzes reports of financial, participation, and inventory data. Performs long-term budget forecasts and analysis of the instructional programs budget; responsible for meeting annual revenue goals set by the department. Develops, implements, and maintains a life-cycle plan for the purchase and turnover of equipment
Works with the marketing and communications team to ensure these programs are effectively marketed to the Texas A&M community. Communicates and coordinates marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts collaboratively. Ensures that website, social media, and online registration efforts are correct and consistent
Serves on national, university, divisional, and departmental committees as needed. Assists in establishing long and short-term goals of the department. Attends local, state, and national workshops and conferences; hosts and presents at various workshops. Maintains positive relationships within department, other university departments, community and vendors. Assists other university staff members as requested. Interacts with students, faculty, and staff for the benefit of carrying out the mission of the department. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in sports management, higher education/student affairs, recreation, or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Six years of progressively responsible experience in an area related to leisure, recreational sports, or student affairs
CPR/AED and First Aid
Preferred
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in an area related to leisure and instructional programs
Experience in recreational sports industry
Experience in budgeting and management of business finances
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
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