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Associate Director of Programs

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Announcement Number STAFF – VA – 24281
For questions regarding this position, please contact: Spencer Sorensen
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Classification Title Recreation Mgr
Working Title Associate Director of Programs
Brief Position Overview We are looking for a dynamic Associate Director to help lead our programming team and entire department!
Position Number 4M0029
Department Recreational Sports & Fitness
Division Division of Student Success
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Starting at $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement Montana State University seeks a dynamic Associate Director of Programs. This position reports within Campus Recreation, which aligns with the Student Wellness area, within Student Success. This position will be a crucial part of managing the programs, processes and infrastructure within the new Student Wellness Center, 185,000 square foot facility that will be home to Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, Health Advancement and Counseling & Psychological Services.
The Associate Director of Programs will provide leadership and expertise in administering all recreation-based programmatic offerings. The Associate Director assists the Director with the programmatic, financial and personnel functions of the department. The Associate Director will be responsible for building and cultivating relationships with numerous campus constituents to help advance the mission of the university, the division, and the department. This position will create and implement training and retention strategies and professional development opportunities for all Campus Rec professional staff. The Associate Director will supervise classified staff, and report to the Director. The Associate Director will serve on the departmental leadership team and act as Director in the absence of Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee a department annual curriculum / integrated program calendar to ensure consistency and intentionality in programs and services
  • Assist Director in annual budget processes and associated strategic planning. Help identify and secure supplemental funding sources
  • Implement and manage annual assessment plan
  • Intentional collaboration and strategic engagement with colleagues within Student Success, Campus Rec, Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU) and various campus NS community partners
  • Lead assessment analysis and reporting to inform decisions and program efforts
  • Create and implement annual professional development efforts for RSF professional staff
  • Lead programmatic strategic planning
  • Foster an environment which is passionate about student development and the mentoring of young professionals
  • Ensure Campus Rec programs are designed to align with student learning outcomes, strategic planning, and overall departmental and University goals
  • Actively lead and/or participate in staff meetings, staff trainings, regional and national organizations, University-wide committees and work teams, and other departmental meetings as appropriate.
  • Maintain awareness of and make recommendations based on industry standards and trends
  • Lead, manage, supervise, and mentor 3 Campus Rec Senior Coordinator professional staff (Fitness, Competitive Sports, Outdoor Rec)
  • Supervise student employees when necessary
  • Maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
  • Contribute to department wide strategic planning, student development, outreach and recruitment efforts
  • Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, Sport Science or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education
  • Five years of collegiate recreation administration/management experience

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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Master’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, or Sport Science
  • Successful management experience in planning, budgeting, hiring, staff training, scheduling, and ordering equipment
  • Experience hiring, training, and/or supervising professional staff
  • Prior experience using Innosoft Fusion or other membership/recreation facility management software
  • Skill in strategic planning
  • Current certification in CPR/AED or the ability to obtain the certifications within three months of hire (in-house training is available)

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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recreation and wellness setting.
    • Utilize a growth mindset when facing personal and professional development opportunities.
    • Have ability to respond to difficult situations with comprehensive and creative outcomes.
    • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Demonstrate initiative and work collaboratively in a team-oriented office environment.
    • Demonstrate the ability to foster student development opportunities.
    • Show ability to work with various university constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, University Related and alumni.
    • Demonstrated ability to use computers for email, word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets.
    • Ability to submit budget requests and budget forecasting for all units supervised
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
    This position has supervisory duties? Yes

    Posting Detail Information

    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on March 21, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    Diversity Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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