Program Director, Horn Field Campus
About The Position
The Program Director of the Frank J. Horn Field Campus (HFC) provides overall vision, master planning, and leadership for the campus. The role oversees HFC’s daily management and operations, including the challenge course, retreat facilities, land use, natural-resource stewardship, and strategic planning. The Director develops and administers programs that support the campus mission, establishes operating policies and procedures, guides clients, maintains financial resources, seeks funding and grant opportunities, and hires, trains, and supervises staff. This is a full-time, live-in position based at Frank J. Horn Field Campus. It requires flexible availability, including evening and weekend emergency response. A fully private, rent-free residence is provided on the grounds. The anticipated starting salary is $40,416, with a stated range of $40,416–$44,457.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or a related field.
- Three years (36 months) of work experience managing and programming a comprehensive outdoor recreation program and/or facility. A master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties may substitute for one year of work experience.
- The degree must be conferred at application, except applicants in the final semester may have it conferred by appointment; degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent international accrediting body.
- Ability to qualify for an appropriate Illinois driver's license.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Knowledge of operating and facilitating teams/high ropes courses and a tower.
- Authorization to work in the United States without WIU sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall vision, master planning, and leadership for Frank J. Horn Field Campus.
- Oversee day-to-day campus management and operations, including the challenge course and retreat facilities.
- Manage and plan land use and campus strategy.
- Develop and administer programs that support the mission of Horn Field Campus.
- Devise operational policies and procedures for the campus.
- Interpret and provide guidance regarding client needs.
- Maintain the financial resources of Horn Field Campus.
- Solicit funding and grant opportunities.
- Hire, train, and supervise staff.
- Serve as facility steward and maintain the campus’s natural resources.
- Provide flexible availability, including evening and weekend emergency response.
Benefits
- Fully private, rent-free living quarters on the grounds.
- Health insurance plans.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision plan.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
- Supplemental Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 403(b) supplemental retirement plans and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
- Participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) for eligible employees.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition waiver programs.
- Discounts to the local YMCA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
