Associate Director

Arizona State University

Sun Devil Fitness Tempe

Campus: Tempe

87739BR

Job Description

Job Description: Being a part of Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness at ASU as an Associate Director means uniquely engaging in our mission of building an ASU student community that embraces physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being of self and others as a hallmark of the Sun Devil Experience. We do this through the Sun Devil Way, exemplifying; achievement, engagement, and responsibility.

As an integral part of Wellness at ASU, the Associate Director assists with the planning, organizing and directing of the Sports Program and staff of the Sun Devil Fitness Complex. The position focuses on planning, developing, supporting, and enhancing sport programs, and activities, bringing the community to campus and creating new engagement streams to support university charter. Although this position works primarily on the Tempe campus, the individual in this position will serve as a member of the university-wide Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness management team and will also support opportunities at all campus locations. 

What’s in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available on day one.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

Salary Range

$66,000 - $70,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

30-January-2023

Essential Duties

• Oversees all elements of the ASU Sports Programs that serve students across all four campus locations, including delivery of education from campus partners, team management, safety protocols, recruitment, and oversight of the staff.
• Plan, administer, and manage the local and functional operating budgets. Oversees budgetary responsibilities for current and future planning for Sports Programming – One University and make recommendations on spending based on participation and strategic plan goals.
• Cultivate a culture of community and connection between the staff and students of ASU.
• Provides administrative, supervisory, and management support for Sports Programs One University.
• Lead staff to work together in a coordinated manner consistent with University, Division, and departmental goals and objectives.
• Effectively engage undergraduate and graduate students, multidisciplinary teams, and partners in planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities
• Participates in the daily management of all SDFC staff members. Directly supervises professional and student staff members at the Tempe Campus and Sports Programing Teams One University.
• Maintains high levels of communication and cooperation with the other Associate Directors and Executive Director to provide quality events and services and works closely with EOSS at Tempe to plan.
• Oversees student staff training and development program for Sports Programming One University.
• Ensures that emergency and security procedures and systems for all assigned facilities are comprehensive, communicated, drilled, and current.
• Provides the Executive Director with recommendations regarding existing financial expenditures and future budgeting projections, specifically to include revenue generation projections, and ensure that revenue projections are met.
• Participates in ongoing discussions to assist the Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) programming team in the development and implementation of an effective campus-wide approach to programming and activities, with the goal of heightening campus engagement.
• Develop effective communication methods with participants across One University.
• Assists with the development of the department’s strategic plan and the program/service area work plans.
• Provides on-site presence and support as needed during events.
• Maintains, manages and produces reports as needed.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures for assigned facilities and programmatic areas.
• Serves as an active member of the departmental leadership team.
• Supports SDFC One University mission, vision and functional project management areas.
• Advances university and EOSS goals and values.
• Participates in evaluation of all staff that is directly supervising 
• Develop, implement, promote and evaluate employee training curriculum that will develop skills that benefit student's personal, community and career growth/development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND seven (7) years of related administrative experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience; OR, Eleven (11) years of related administrative experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Masters Degree preferred in Recreation, Physical Education or related field. 
• Experience in programming/coordinating intramural sports activities (1 year)
• Experience in facility management.
• Experience working in a college or university recreation environment.
• Experience working in a college or university union environment.
• Experience managing and developing student staff members, and/or college age populations.
• Evidence of effective written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience maintaining effective working relationships, presenting to audiences, public speaking, analyzing problems, proposing effective solutions, and effectively delegating responsibilities to staff.
• Experience meeting priority deadlines while providing accurate and excellent services.
• Experience with any of the following software programs: Fusion, EMS, Lenel Security Systems, and/or Greengate Control Keeper Lighting Control Software.
• Demonstrated knowledge in managing, operating and maintaining audio/visual equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge in managing and maintaining

Working Environment

• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Walk throughout campus to make deliveries, regardless of the weather.

Department Statement

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, Upward Bound, and TRiO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services and others.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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About Arizona State University

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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