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Assistant Director of Programs (internal only)

Northern Kentucky University
20 Campbell Drive (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025
Posting Details
Position Information


Working Title Assistant Director of Programs (internal only)
Department Campus Recreation
Compensation Title Assistant Director, CRC Programs
Position Number 30023629
Position Status Regular
Work Schedule
8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m and must be willing to work some nights and weekends.
Hours per Week 37.5
Months per Year 12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director of Programs is responsible for overall administrative leadership of the Intramural & Sports Club program, Fitness programs, Outdoor Recreation programs, and outdoor facilities. Primary responsibilities include 1) Program Administration, 2) Facility Management, and 3) Senior Leadership Team Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Program Administration -60% of the time

  • Overall supervision and development of all Department of Campus Recreation programs, including Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Fitness, and Outdoor Recreation.
  • Supervise, train, develop, motivate, and evaluate the Fitness Coordinator and the Graduate Assistants for the Sport Programs, Outdoor Recreation and Fitness areas.
  • Conduct individual meetings with direct reports at least every two weeks to discuss programs and departmental issues.
  • Direct supervision of the Fitness Coordinator.
  • Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive Intramural Sports program that includes team, dual, and individual sports leagues, tournaments, and special events.
  • Provide leadership and oversight of sport club program to include risk management, fiscal management, travel, and adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Create and serve as a mentor for the Sport Club Council.
  • Ensure that all programs operate within departmental and university guidelines for risk management, fiscal operations, and personnel administration.
  • Manage computerized registration system (IM Leagues) for all activities.
  • Provide onsite supervision for Intramural activities conducted in Campus Recreation's facilities.
  • Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, motivate, and evaluate game officials, scorekeepers, and intramural supervisors. Conduct staff training at the beginning of each sport. Provide officials with ongoing feedback concerning mechanics, positioning, and decision-making.
  • Responsible for creating and monitoring program budgets, including payroll, operating expenses, and revenues. Operate programs within established budget totals for expenses and revenues.
  • Monitor and enter bi-weekly payroll information and operating expenses on departmental budget tracking logs.
  • Purchase necessary equipment and supplies for programs. Ensure all associated equipment is operated, managed, and maintained safely.
  • Track and record participation numbers for all activities. Conduct program assessment surveys for each activity. Create surveys (online surveys included) for specific programs/events.
  • Coordinate with the Associate Director for Facilities and other departments on campus to schedule facilities for programs and events.
  • Develop and implement a yearly marketing plan for programs, including face-to-face visits with student groups.
  • Manage program website to reflect current facility information and schedules.


Facility Management -30% of the time

  • Review and revise policies and procedures relating to facility reservation/rental and usage. Ensure facility usage/rental policies are enforced.
  • Develop, apply, and revise rental fee structure for use of outdoor facilities. Prepare and justify fee proposals.
  • Responsible for monitoring outdoor facility budgets, including payroll, operating expenses, and revenues. Operate facilities within established budget totals for expenses and revenues.
  • Review facility reservation requests for all Campus Recreation outdoor facilities (IM Field Complex, Sand Volleyball, Basketball cts). Schedule space in the facilities for on-campus based on established departmental priorities.
  • Obtain required paperwork (contracts, insurance, etc.) from rental groups and process rental invoices.
  • Purchase necessary equipment and supplies for outdoor facilities. Ensure that all associated equipment is operated, managed, and maintained safely.
  • Track and record participation/attendance numbers for all facilities.
  • Develop and implement yearly marketing plans for outdoor facilities.
  • Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Marketing to set and reach revenue projections for outdoor facility rentals.

Serve on Senior Leadership Team - 10% of the time

  • Support the Director with the department's overall management, including strategic planning, personnel management, financial projections and planning, and department assessment.
  • Foster teamwork, collaboration, and positive working relationships within the Campus Recreation department.
  • Develop and implement unit and departmental goals.
  • Serve on division and university committees.
  • Represent department at division, university, and community events.
  • Develop and cultivate collaborative working relationships with university departments, student groups, and community organizations.
  • Assist with student employee training, development, and recognition programs.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education Master's Degree
Minimum Experience 3 years
Salary Minimum $45,903
Pay Grade S69
Posting Detail Information


Requisition Number 2024S2134
Job Open Date 01/08/2025
Job Close Date 01/14/2025
Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13836
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