Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Programs and Marketing

Montclair State University • Montclair, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Recreation, the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Programs and Marketing manages, supervises, budgets, develops, and implements policies and procedures, and evaluates all Campus Recreation Programs, both revenue- and non-revenue-generating. These include all student-focused initiatives such as Special Events, Rec Nights, Rec Board Programs, events, and Marketing. Additional responsibilities include hiring, training, and scheduling student staff; overseeing inventory management; coordinating facility improvements and repairs; directing departmental marketing efforts, including social media, website content, all marketing channels; and managing catering orders for programs and events. Duties encompass administrative, supervisory, and programmatic responsibilities for the Department of Campus Recreation.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Communications, Higher Education, Recreation, Sport Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience supervising campus recreation programs, developing community-based and revenue-generating programs, or a related field.
• Strong computer skills and thorough familiarity with social media technology (FB, TikTok, Instagram, etc.).
• Weekend and evening availability as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Special Events and Community Service programming experience in a college setting.
• Ability to acquire considerable knowledge of the program or unit's purpose, goals, and objectives.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of budget planning, development, and administration.
• Proficiency in Fusion Software Management systems.
• Ability to acquire a wide knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist in the planning and administration of a program or unit by developing and recommending goals, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate performance and develop alternative methods to improve performance and meet established objectives.
• CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain certification before the start date.
• Lead development of marketing and promotional plans for events, programs, and memberships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all Campus Recreation Programs such as Special Events, Rec Nights, Community Service, Sports, and Summer Programs, including development, promotion, execution, assessment, and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist with strategic planning by establishing and recommending goals, policies, and procedures that align with the university's standards; recommend enhancements to improve program performance and outcomes.
• Develop new programs and offerings that meet departmental and student needs.
• Coordinate program operations, monitor progress, set performance standards, analyze participation and demographic data, and provide guidance to professional staff and student leaders.
• Supervise program staff, conduct performance evaluations, manage personnel actions, and set expectations for professional staff coordinators(s) under supervision.
• Meet regularly with professional staff to review performance, evaluate student employees, and advise on personnel decisions, and approve student staff hiring processes.
• Manage program budgets for Campus Recreation Programs in collaboration with area coordinators; set revenue goals, assess results, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Generate detailed reports by compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data to develop findings and recommendations.
• Assess risk management and safety compliance across all programs in partnership with professional staff.
• Meet regularly with the director or associate director to align program goals, resolve issues, and discuss strategic direction.
• Advises Campus Recreation's student-led RecBoard.
• Coordinate Campus Rec Cares initiatives, including blood drives, sponsorships, donations, and more.
• Organize volunteer activities, fund-raising initiatives, and special programs (e.g., Friends Day, Red Hawk Run).
• Work closely with division staff to identify university-wide programs that require departmental involvement.
• Coordinates departmental participation in events like Red Hawk Day and Welcome Week, Homecoming, Greek Week, Spring Week, and others.
• Serve on university-wide committees and programs, including MSU Homecoming, Fall Welcome Week, Move-In Day, and Red Hawk Day.
• Serve on divisional search committees and other standing or ad hoc committees.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, student organizations, external agencies, and the surrounding community.
• Administer and interpret applicable federal and/or state laws and Regulations.
• Advise and counsels students, parents, and/or alumni regarding program offerings, activities, and services.
• Assist with facility supervision, policy enforcement, employee performance oversight, and crisis response.
• Provide input on facility repairs, aesthetic improvements, and equipment needs in collaboration with departmental staff.
• Represents and acts for the director or associate director as directed.
• Prepare correspondence and provide guidance when complex issues arise.
• Maintain integrity and uphold integrity in all operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any time.

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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