Assistant Director

Recruitment #:          S2621

Review Date:             Immediate review | Open until filled

Department:              Campus Recreation

Salary Rate:              $62,500 - $64,500

About Western Oregon University:

Western Oregon University is a regional public, mid-sized university – committed to changing lives, strengthening communities and transforming our world. Located in Monmouth, the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, WOU is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital and about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub.

Western is one of Oregon’s oldest public institutions of higher education and was incorporated into the state system as a teacher training institution in 1882. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts and sciences, education and professional areas. It’s known for small class sizes, a focus on sustainability and a diverse liberal arts education in a student-centered environment. Western is a Hispanic Serving institution, with over 40% of undergraduates being students of color.

Position Summary:

The Campus Recreation Assistant Director is a full-time professional (12 months) who provides leadership for diverse and dynamic areas. The successful candidate will provide effective leadership, collaborative training, management, and mentoring for professional staff and student programs. Reporting to the Campus Recreation Associate Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for contributing to the Campus Recreation Leadership Team. This position supports the execution of numerous administrative duties of considerable scope and complexity, requiring excellent initiative, judgment, knowledge, and critical thinking for varied recreational endeavors. This position will directly supervise professional, student, and unclassified temporary staff’s hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations. The Assistant Director is responsible for Aquatics, Climbing, and Outdoor programs, maintenance, and audits. In addition, this position will assist all program areas regarding risk management, event management, development of staff, and strategic financial planning and budgeting.

This position functions within Campus Recreation. Campus Recreation is one of a multitude of units dedicated to supporting the academic and co-curricular mission of the university. Campus Recreation provides active opportunities to enhance student experience and cultivate a community of supportive relationships.

Click here for the complete position description which includes knowledge areas and preferred qualifications.

Required Qualifications: Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license
• Budget and facility management (1–2 years)
• Promotion, design, development, and administration of recreation programs (1–2 years)
• Organizing and developing leaders through practical application and learning (1–2 years)
• Experience managing and mentoring staff (3–5 years)
• Current certification/licensure from a nationally recognized professional organization, requiring continuing education and/or ongoing documentation of proficiency in the specialty area (1–2 years)
• Communication: Ability to develop, foster, and maintain basic communication with a variety of groups (students, faculty, staff, and community organizations)
• Collaboration: Ability to develop, foster, and maintain meaningful collaborations with a wide variety of university constituencies
• Adaptability: Ability to develop, foster, and maintain positive adaptability and interpersonal relations with diverse university groups
• Critical Thinking: Ability to manage multiple tasks, develop solutions, and serve multiple publics while maintaining good customer service
• Conflict Management: Ability to handle situations involving potentially hostile patrons, participants, vendors, or departmental personnel
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard (LG) certification (required within 6 months of hire date)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WRFA), Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certifications, and Professional Climbing Instructors Association Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) certification (required within 24 months of hire date)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) and Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIIT) certification (required within 48 months of hire date)
• Professional Climbing Instructors Association Climbing Wall Instructor Provider certification

How to Apply: Please upload the following required materials within the application portal.

Applications missing any of the required documents will not move forward for consideration. Please include only the materials listed below:

1. WOU Employment Application form available here - unclassified/faculty
2. Cover Letter that outlines your qualifications and how they align with the position
3. Resume
4. Unofficial transcripts for your highest degree earned
5. References: Reference Check form available here

About Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University, founded in 1856 and located in Monmouth, is the state’s oldest public university. With approximately 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students, WOU is a mid-sized, NCAA Division II institution with nearly 80 percent of the student population being from Oregon. Approximately 25 percent of students are minorities, veterans or part of an underserved population. The university is known as Oregon’s campus of choice for those seeking a personal, supportive, student-centered learning community where every class is taught by faculty members and each student has access to diverse education opportunities. Together we succeed.

Connections working at Western Oregon University