Associate Director, Recreation

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Recreational Services is experiencing exciting growth and is seeking an Associate Director, Recreation to join their team. This role is part of the Student Success initiative within the Department of Recreational Services. The department is committed to hiring exceptional individuals to strengthen the team and enhance their ability to succeed. The Associate Director will take the department to the next level of excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Four years of supervisory/management experience or a combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Recreation, Construction Management, Higher Education, Sports Administration, or related field.
7 to 10 years of progressive experience in a collegiate recreation or facility management setting.
Strong full-time professional staff supervision and evidence of staff supervision (including hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, payroll, and evaluation).
Knowledge of liability issues as they apply to facilities, programs, and equipment.
Knowledge of building systems operation and construction/facility management.
Experience in a higher education setting (preferred experience in Recreation/sports facilities).
Experience with strategic and capital planning.
Experience in policy and system development.
Familiarity with construction project management, fire/building code and ADA compliance.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for all facilities managed by the Department of Recreational Services at Georgia State University.
Provide direct leadership and day-to-day management of recreation facilities, including the Student Recreation Center, Indian Creek Recreation property, Outpost, supporting offices/storage facilities, event lawn, and Panthersville Recreation Complex.
Coordinate with University Facilities, contractors, and vendors to ensure maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Responsible for overall facility management, vendors, and contract management.
Develop strategic and preventive maintenance plans.
Supervise facilities operation budget, determine financial resources, ensure appropriate expenditure, and participate in overall facilities budget decision-making.
Develop and manage the facilities operation budget for grounds, facility maintenance, and custodial services.
Conduct and implement routine inspections of all facilities.
Supervise the department's internal work order system.
Develop semester and annual reports regarding facilities, including improvements, data entry, preventative maintenance plans, work requests, and equipment purchases.
Assist with facilities for special events, coordinating setup, breakdown, and cleaning, and assist with reservations when needed.
Serve as the department's facility liaison with various university departments such as GSU Police, Facility Planning and Construction, Office of Risk Management, Property Management and Inventory Control, Renovations and Construction, and Fire/Safety.
Work as a member of the department’s leadership team, potentially supporting non-facility specific responsibilities as needed.
Collaborate and partner with university facilities as a liaison.
Collaborate and partner with divisional facilities and assist with special projects or duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.