Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans. Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges.
Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
Required Education:
Masters
Internal Number: E01747
The Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits and Risk Management is an integral part of the Department of Campus Recreation at the University of Northern Colorado and is responsible for the administration of Outdoor Pursuits programs and services at the University. This position provides leadership and direction for student employees and programs that are designed to provide positive leisure opportunities for students. Specific areas of responsibility include the direct oversight of the Outdoor Pursuits Gear Shop, an extensive series of around forty outdoor adventure trips, the Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, the Blue Cruiser Bike program, and Educational Workshops.
Staff members within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services (SAES) are expected to positively contribute to our mission of supporting students in the co-curricular environment and provide an experience that inspires students academically, intellectually, personally, and emotionally. With the diversity of our students in mind, we use a career readiness approach and social justice framework while fostering a culture and climate of care.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Program Management:
Designs and implements a comprehensive Outdoor Pursuits Adventure Trip program comprised of over forty (40) trips.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive Outdoor Pursuits Gear Shop which includes over a thousand pieces of outdoor rental equipment and 120 bicycles, a bicycle repair shop, a ski and snowboard waxing service, and a Pro Shop.
Manages the UNC Ropes Course and indoor Climbing Wall consisting of high and low elements for teambuilding activities that serve over sixty (60) internal and external groups annually.
Provides over twenty (20) Outdoor Educational Workshops and hosts Wilderness First Responder courses.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships in order to exchange information and to develop joint programming opportunities between University and community organizations.
Personnel and Fiscal Management:
Directly supervise one (1) full-time position, the Coordinator of Outdoor Pursuits.
Hires, trains, and supervises Graduate Assistants and Student Employees including: Gear Shop Attendants, Trip Leaders, Ropes Course Facilitators, Climbing Wall Supervisors, Bicycle Mechanics, Workshop Instructors and Program Assistants.
Manages the budget process by planning, developing and overseeing the expenditure and revenue accounts for the Outdoor Pursuits program and making purchases related to the Outdoor Pursuits program budget.
Manages Ropes Course reservations, scheduling, staffing, contracts, insurance and billing.
Facility and Risk Management:
Plans and coordinates the scheduling of all Outdoor Pursuits facilities with other staff and departments including Ropes Course, Climbing Wall and Trip destinations
Manages three (3) fleet vehicles and schedules them for the department
Develops and implements a risk management plan for all of Campus Recreation.
Conducts and plans trainings for all Outdoor Pursuits program areas, including: Ropes Course Facilitator Training, Climbing Wall Supervisors Training, Gear Shop and Trip Leader Training.
Schedules around 4 CPR/First Aid courses per semester, staffs courses, submits rosters and manages billing.
Manages and updates program manuals for Climbing Wall, Ropes Course and Trip Leaders.
Technology and Assessment:
Provides leadership, training, and oversight for software as it pertains to Gear Shop operations including: trip registrations, equipment rentals, and daily transactions.
Administers program surveys to gauge member satisfaction levels, constructive feedback, and learning objective achievements.
Oversees all outdoor pursuits market materials, including: program booklet, social media platforms and website content.
Physical Demands:
The Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits must possess the physical strength and endurance required to conduct the following activities: leading groups in the indoor Climbing Wall, working extended periods of time at the Ropes Course, moving heavy equipment (forty-five pounds or more) and sustaining high levels of activity over long periods of time.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Masters degree in Recreation, Sport Administration or related field is required.
A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience in coordinating outdoor recreation programming, outdoor facilities or programs, or related recreation programs in a college or university setting is required.
Two (2) years of a Graduate Assistant will be accepted as one (1) year of full-time experience.
Knowledge of general recreation and outdoor recreation programming
Student employee management and development skills
Ability to interpret and apply industry research
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Customer service and policy enforcement skills
Ability to apply student development principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work with diverse student populations
Strong leadership skills
Ability to organize and juggle several tasks at one time
Required Schedule:
The position is required to work a varied schedule, including early mornings, late nights and weekends. The Assistant Director of Outdoor Pursuits must be self-directed and self-motivated, have the ability to work independently and collaboratively and must be willing to serve as a representative on campus-wide and departmental committees.
Preferred Qualifications:
A demonstrated record of experience in outdoor recreation including facility supervision, event planning and scheduling, recreation programming, and supervising student personnel in a college or university setting is preferred.
A demonstrated record in climbing wall and ropes course management is preferred.
Preferred Certification/Registration/Licensing:
CPR and First Aid certification
Wilderness First Responder
Challenge Ropes Course Manager
Swift Water Rescue Certification
Avalanche Training
CWIPCIA or AMGA
Leave No Trace Master Educator
Additional Requirements and Information:
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online (https://www.unco.edu/police/clery/security-report.aspx) and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
Founded in 1889, as the State Normal School of Colorado and tucked between the Rocky Mountains and Colorado’s stunning high plains, the University of Northern Colorado has grown from its roots as a teacher’s college into an institution with international draw and status. UNC is a public doctoral research university that strives to cultivate the unique potential of each of its approximately 9,000 students and is positioned to advance knowledge through discovery because of its just-right size, expert faculty and tradition of research and hands-on learning. By immersing students in innovative teaching and research methods in the classroom and in the field, UNC provides its students with an exceptional educational experience. UNC’s talented and dedicated faculty are housed in its five colleges: Education and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business; Natural and Health Sciences; and Performing and Visual Arts.
Acclaimed for its expertise in a broad array of academic disciplines, UNC offers more than 100 undergraduate programs and 120 graduate programs on campus, off campus and online. Undergraduate students study in a liberal arts t...radition that supports them in exploring broadly, making connections, thinking critically, and using what they learn to make a difference in the world around them. UNC also offers more than 60 extended campus programs throughout the state and online, meeting an increasing demand among adult learners and working students in industry-relevant disciplines. Of UNC’s 120 graduate programs, almost half are taught at satellite locations or online. Research, scholarship, and creative works are essential components of academic life for both faculty and students at UNC. Many undergraduate degree programs require a research experience and most graduate programs require a thesis, capstone project, or dissertation. UNC faculty purposefully connect research and teaching by bringing what they learn from their research into the courses they teach and by inviting students to join their work. Faculty and student work on research, scholarship, and creative works focuses on knowledge creation as well as the application of knowledge to solve real world problems. Surveys of current and former students show that they value these relationships and see them as one of the primary benefits of attending UNC.
There is no typical UNC student. UNC prides itself on being a university where students do not have to conform in order to belong. Whatever their unique talents may be, UNC helps students reach their fullest potential. The university prepares students not only to have successful careers, but also to lead fulfilling lives, engage in intelligent public discourse, participate in government, and thrive in a changing, global world. UNC has a long history of serving students who are often underrepresented at research universities. More than 40% of UNC undergraduates are the first in their family to go to college, one third are underrepresented minorities, and more than one-quarter are eligible for federal need-based financial aid.
Linked to our community since we were founded in 1889, UNC is an important part of the Greeley community and works to actively foster a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship with our city and its residents. Greeley is a warm and welcoming place and a location we are proud to call our home. Recently ranked as the fourth fastest growing Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, Greeley is a community on the move where a robust economy offers a number of enriching opportunities to residents of all ages.
Our Direction: "Rowing, Not Drifting 2030"
Our strategic plan, Rowing, Not Drifting 2030, brings to life our vision for the university which takes shape in the form of our vision statement, five vision elements, and outcomes that serve as the foundation in support of and in service to UNC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community. It guides the work of our five phases over the next decade, as well as the implementation of our supporting key actions and tactics.
The "Five Vision Elements" that serve as our foundation are:
- Students First: We exist to transform the lives of our students. We focus on all aspects of their success by making intentional decisions to meet their needs and the needs of our community.
- Empower Inclusivity: The diversity within our university and state is a distinct advantage that we celebrate and nurture. We ensure learning occurs through meaningful discussion of shared and different experiences, viewpoints, and ideas.
- Enhance & Invest: The success of students relies on a healthy and strong team. We provide our staff and faculty with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. We foster an environment where their individual well-being and sense of belonging are vital to our collective success.
- Innovate & Create: Learning occurs through critical inquiry, discovery, and creation. We leverage technology and capitalize on opportunities to innovate and improve instruction. We anticipate and address societal needs by transforming the campus into a creative laboratory that asks questions, solves problems, and shapes Colorado’s future.
- Connect & Celebrate: Strong community connections provide authentic learning experiences and reciprocal partnerships and collaborations. We set the standard for how engaged universities enrich the lives of those on campus, throughout Colorado, and beyond.
Our Imperatives: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
UNC is dedicated to strengthening and advancing our collective work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we aspire to become a Hispanic Serving Institution. As a diverse team, we develop and learn more together. We value the individuality of each person and recognize how diversity enhances our campus. When you join the UNC family, you can expect to be part of a growing inclusive, innovative, and equity-minded community that expects intentional collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and local partners.
The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services (SAES) at the University of Northern Colorado is active, intentional, and forward thinking in its approach to working with students while promoting social mobility. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are embedded in our work.
SAES is committed to supporting students in their personal and academic success. To help students to thrive, SAES provides resources, tools, and opportunities to create a student experience focused on learning, by creating a powerful sense of belonging and campus connection; promoting diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments; developing career readiness; supporting student well-being; and getting involved, giving back, and developing leadership talent. This is a transformational opportunity for a talented, ambitious leader to join a young division in the next stage of development and integration with the whole University — work that has immense potential to have a positive and far-reaching impact on the University and its students.
SAES Guiding Principles
Vision:
- We will be a division that is unwavering in our creation of meaningful opportunities for student learning and development. We will be responsive to emerging student needs, while continuing to invest in staff so they can create a safe, engaged, holistically well, and innovative campus community.
Mission:
- We believe that every student has a right to full and equal participation in the university community. We identify and collaboratively eliminate institutional barriers to success and cultivate a student-centered co-curricular experience. We intentionally educate our students on self awareness, well-being, equity, career readiness, and interpersonal engagement. We seek to understand who our students are and who they want to become. We shape supportive environments for students to grow and belong as they navigate higher education and beyond.
