Assistant Director for Operations

UO HR Website • Eugene, OR

1d • $67,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Operations provides leadership for the planning, policies, staffing, operations and services of a large, complex department. This includes the Student Recreation Center and the Student Tennis Center, as well as the outdoor tennis courts, two multi-purpose indoor recreation facilities, two natural turf fields, four lighted synthetic turf fields, and an outdoor jogging track. This is a full-time, 12-month position expected to work in-person on our Eugene campus. This position is responsible for direct supervision and evaluation of two Officer of Administration positions and approximately 20 operations student employees and indirect supervision of approximately 80 student employees. The Assistant Director for Operations makes decisions on hiring, training & supervising practices, work priorities and assignments, and budgetary needs and reviews. The position also implements and enforces policies and procedures for facility operations. This position chairs the department Risk Management Team and coordinates comprehensive training programs for operations staff. The Assistant Director for Operations reports to the Associate Director for Business and Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, physical education, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to position.
• Two (2) years of full-time responsibility in a recreation environment reflecting experience in facilities and operations.
• Two (2) years of experience in hiring, mentoring, supervising, scheduling, training and/or evaluating staff.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Proficiency with software applications for word processing, membership management, and personnel tracking.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Strong and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in recreation administration, physical education, or related field.
• Leadership experience and/or a commitment to student learning and development.
• Knowledge of/experience with budget management.
• Experience with Innosoft Fusion rec management software on the system administration level.
• Two (2) years of experience managing risk in a recreation and fitness environment.

Benefits

• The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager