We’re currently searching for an Associate Director for Programs and Assessment to join our Recreational Sports team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about providing top quality programmatic experiences that drives the Hokie Movement and meets the ever-changing needs of a diverse student and campus population, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Recreational Sports team; a department centered on promoting fitness, sport, wellbeing and adventure by providing excellent recreational facilities and programs.
2) You’ll be reporting to the Director of Recreational Sports in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.?
3) You’ll serve as a member of the departmental leadership team providing strategic direction of recreational programs to promote the mission of health and well-being to the campus community.
4) You'll provide direct oversight of all recreation programs including Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Fitness, Venture Out and Events and aim to provide top quality programmatic experiences that drive the Hokie Movement and meet the ever-changing needs of a diverse student and campus population.
5) You'll lead the departmental comprehensive assessment program which includes tracking usage trends, assessing administrative and learning outcomes, measuring customer service, benchmarking Recreational Sports initiatives, and other assessment needs.
6) You'll work with each program and functional area to develop and implement the assessment plan as well as develop strategic goals and action items to continue to strive for excellence.
7) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
8) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $82,000 - $87,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

• Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Health Promotion, Public Health, Physical Education, or related field;
• Previous experience developing assessment plans including mission, goals, objectives and outcomes; developing and selecting assessment tools; administering and delivering assessment and evaluations; analyzing data and developing reports.
• Previous full-time leadership experience in developing and administering a program within campus recreation.
• Previous supervisory experience of full-time staff.
• Demonstrated budget development experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware and software applications such as Microsoft Teams, Innosoft Fusion, IMLeagues or other recreational management software.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience working on departmental, divisional, and/or university committees.
• Knowledge of a variety of sports rules and participation policies.
• CPR/AED, first aid, and blood borne pathogens certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience with efficient, effective, and engaging public speaking.
• Experience with statistical software such as Excel, SPSS, SAS or another solution.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and a leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 38,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across the commonwealth and manages a research portfolio of more than $556 million. The university fulfills its role as a land-grant institution by fostering a collaborative environment that integrates technology into all disciplines, so that the Virginia Tech community can serve as a force for positive change around the commonwealth, the country, and the world. Through experiential learning, future-focused research, and an inclusive, spirited culture, Virginia Tech strives to accomplish the charge of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Virginia Tech has a 2,600-acre main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia; a significant presence across the commonwealth, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia, the Health Sciences and Technol...ogy Campus in Roanoke, and sites in Newport News and Richmond; educational and research facilities across the state; a study-abroad site in Switzerland; and a 1,800-acre agriculture research farm near the main campus. The campus proper is located in the New River Valley and is 38 miles southwest of Roanoke.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at Virginia Tech