Penn State Campus Recreation is looking for two experienced and dynamic leaders to join our team and serve as a Facilities and Operations Coordinator. One position will serve in the IM Building and the other will serve in the White Building. Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the following: IM Building, McCoy Natatorium, Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, Tennis Center, White Building, Outdoor Adventure, Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programs, and Intramural Sports. Campus Recreation is committed to, and accountable for, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms and embraces individual uniqueness while fostering a culture of inclusive excellence.

Under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Facilities and Operations, the Coordinator for Facilities and Operations will serve on a team responsible for the daily operation and management of Campus Recreation facilities at Penn State University. Specific responsibilities include direct supervision of student staff, student development, day-to-day operations of assigned building and occasional support for other buildings, projects, and events.

Candidates can apply through https://hr.psu.edu/careers and search for Campus Recreation or the internal job number (REQ_0000037702).

Education and Experience:

• This position typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience managing collegiate recreational facilities. (Graduate Assistants nearing graduation are encouraged to apply.)
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills to select, supervise, motivate, train, and evaluate student employees relative to work performance, crisis management, and peer relationships is required.
• Knowledge of student development principles and an ability to provide formal and informal student development opportunities for student staff is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in educational administration, recreation or sport management, physical education, or a related field is preferred.
• Four years experience within collegiate recreation is preferred.
• Knowledge of software systems such as Fusion is preferred.

This position requires independent work on assignments, while reviewing progress and updating the Assistant Director as appropriate. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication (oral and written) skills are essential. Must be able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Attention to detail and good judgment are vital requirements. The successful candidate will have the willingness to lead and work in a team-based environment as well as an eagerness to support and engage with all departmental and Student Affairs initiatives and efforts. Required to take initiative and have flexibility to adapt to shifting workload demands. The ability to foster a positive climate among a diverse group of staff, student employees and participants is essential. Work schedule may include occasional evening and weekend hours.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including tuition assistance for continuing education, medical, dental, vision and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/2022-benefits for more detailed information.

The Pennsylvania State University and Student Affairs are committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

About Penn State Campus Recreation

The Pennsylvania State University and Student Affairs are committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Campus Recreation is a department within the division of Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the following: IM Building, McCoy Natatorium, Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, Tennis Center, White Building, Outdoor Adventure, Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programs, and Intramural Sports. Campus Recreation is committed to, and accountable for, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms and embraces individual uniqueness while fostering a culture of inclusive excellence.

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