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Western Michigan University · 20 hours ago

Associate Director Facilities and Programs

Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Western Michigan University is seeking an Associate Director for Facilities and Programs within the University Recreation department. This role oversees the daily operations of the Student Recreation Center, manages facility-related aspects, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures for recreation programs.

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Responsibilities

Manages all facility related aspects of the Student Recreation Center and Esports arena

Develops and maintains employee operational guidelines, procedures, and handbooks. Resolves personnel problems and operational issues

Serves as building and project coordinator for facility renovations, remodeling and improvements

Process staff requests for funding and purchases

Provides direction for University Recreation programs. Ensures adherence and implementation of policies and procedures

Manages daily operations of Student Recreation Center pool and lifeguards. Provides trainings for lifeguards. Ensures all risk management policies and procedures are followed in the pool

Negotiates, contract and implement rental activities to generate revenue at various department facilities

Schedules events in facilities. Communicates and provides feedback and suggestions to academic programs for space scheduling. Directs assessment planning and reporting of activities. Trains staff on data collection and interpretation of activities. Serves on divisional assessment committee

Oversees departmental risk management and monitors the safety and security of the Student Recreation Center. Ensures that staff and guests are trained in safety protocols and procedures. Collaborates with campus Public Safety and Environmental Health and Safety to minimize the University’s exposure to risk and legal liability. Complies with national and University guidelines and best practices

Works with outside vendors and contractors to ensure workout equipment and facilities are up-to date and operational for building users

Serves as a member of the departmental leadership team and participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and assessment for the department

Maintains and updates departmental web pages and social media channels

Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees

Qualification

Facilities managementEvent managementRisk managementSupervisory experienceBudget managementCommunication skillsFirst Aid/CPR/AED certificationLifeguard CertificationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsConflict management