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First review of applicants will take place on June 13th. 

The Assistant Director of Reservations at Recreation & Wellness will work collaboratively with team members, and report to the Senior Assistant Director of Facilities & Maintenance. Responsibilities include developing, overseeing, and administering all aspects of reservations for Recreation and Wellness as well as meeting the demands of the university community, while also promoting our mission. This includes the use of software to market, schedule, administer, and invoice on-campus and off-campus groups with reservations and events at all RecWell facilities, plus follow up with groups to determine satisfaction levels with services received. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing learning outcomes and assessing the growth of student staff. This role will work closely with other Assistant Directors to maintain consistency in policies and procedures related to reservations, special events, and operations. The Assistant Director of Reservations will participate in budget allocation and program outreach efforts, as well as develop and cultivate relationships with campus and non-campus constituents.

This position is currently hybrid with a blend of remote and onsite work. 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in areas such as recreation, sport management, or related.
• Two years of experience in facility/event management, reservations, operations, staff supervision, or related.
• Direct graduate experience will be considered. 
• Ability to cooperatively manage all aspects of comprehensive facility reservation and event program, offering vision and planning. 
• Ability to establish long and short term operational and strategic goals consistent with the mission of the university and the division. 
• Ability to utilize reservation and management software (such as EMS) to track reservations and clients in a large multi-dimensional department. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrative, clerical, service, and student staff. 
• Must show ability to build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus with a variety of constituents. 
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement employee training sessions and supervise a large student workforce. 
• Successful candidate will be self-motivated, energetic, service-minded and adept at solving problems. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents. 
• Must possess strong communication (written/oral) as well as interpersonal skills. 
• Proficient with computer software (word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, etc.).