POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Assistant Director, Student Life and Development - WP
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1175
GRADE 41
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Life and Development
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Assistant Director, Student Life and Development - WP is responsible for the programming and management associated with the Student Recreation Center and any recreation fields with an emphasis on providing safe, well-maintained, and adequately staffed facilities that enhance the mission of the University. The Assistant Director recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates student participation in intramurals, student activities, and student organizations. The Assistant Director creates an intramural sports schedule and oversees all intramural activity, as well as the intramural activity page of the Missouri State website. The Assistant Director assists with long-range planning and assessment, budget development, goal development, and procurement for the Campus Recreation Center, facility risk management, facility operations training, and maintenance of accurate records, and assists the Director with planning and implementing Student Life activities.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: An associate’s degree is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. A degree with an emphasis in recreation, sport, and/or park administration, college student personnel, student affairs, or other related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of experience working in an operations setting is required; experience that includes direct administrative responsibilities in programming is preferred. A background in risk management, especially as it relates to facility operations is preferred. Experience working in a diverse environment and/or with students from diverse backgrounds is preferred.
Skills: Effective organizational, management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Computer literacy is required. Demonstrated knowledge of facility management is preferred. A working knowledge of financial operations is preferred. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Certifications: First Aid and CPR/AED certification are preferred, but training will be provided if needed. A valid driver’s license is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Effort: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. The position regularly requires setting up tables, chairs, tents, coolers, sound equipment, and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Other: The scope of the position requires attendance at evening and/or weekend activities,
meetings, and workshops.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Manages the operations of the Student Recreation Center and any recreation fields by maintaining all building management and operating procedures, conducting regular safety inspections, ensuring staff are trained on current safety, security, and risk management procedures.
3. Coordinates the Student Recreation Center schedule including reservations, rentals, and maintenance in conjunction with the Director of Student Life and Development as needed and serves as the liaison for rentals and special events.
4. Maintains policies and procedures related to facility usage and intramural recreation, in conjunction with the Director of Student Life and Development.
5. Coordinates the recruitment, hiring, and scheduling of all Student Recreation Center staff. Provides training and conducts evaluations for staff that incorporate staff development initiatives and student learning outcomes with a focus on risk management and customer service.
6. Serves as co-advisor for Student Government Association (SGA) and assists the Director of Student Life and Development and SGA cabinet with planning SGA events for students.
7. Provides safe facilities and environment by implementing preventative maintenance and risk management plans.
8. Develops new Student Recreation programming including budgets, program plans, and assessment tools.
9. Promotes the Student Recreation Center by developing and maintaining relationships with groups interested in programs, special events, and rentals, maintaining web pages, and planning and implementing promotional activities and materials.10. Evaluates facility operations and programs annually and maintains accurate statistical information.
11. Reviews and approves all payroll associated with the Recreation Center Staff.
12. Assists in the development of the annual goals and budget.
13. Assists the Director of Student Life and Development with planning, advertising, and implementing Student Life events.
14. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
15. Remains competent and current though self-directed professional reading, acquiring and maintaining certifications, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the supervisor.
16.Contributes to the success of Student Recreation by performing other duties assigned by the Director of Student Life and Development.
SUPERVISION
The Assistant Director, Student Life and Development - WP directly supervises multiple student employees on a regular basis.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
JULY 2024