Penn State Campus Recreation is looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team. The department is committed to, and accountable for, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.
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/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.
Assistant Director for Student Development
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director of Student Development is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the department-wide student development and training program.
Specific responsibilities include:
Develop and implement a department-wide student development and training program to include elements of safety/risk management, operations, program and facility-specific information, customer service, and NACE competencies
Serve as chair of the Campus Recreation’s Student Development Work Group
Work with the Student Development Work Group to provide ongoing student development sessions throughout the year
Provide students with opportunities to obtain leadership experience through direct participation in the management of training programs
Assist full-time staff in developing in-service trainings specific to risk management and emergency action plans
Create, implement, and oversee a comprehensive part-time staff safety audit program
Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student employees including audit team members
For full consideration, candidates must apply through the Penn State Workday site.
Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree or higher, plus three years of student development experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A master’s degree in recreation, sports management, higher education, or a related field is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in student development is required.
Knowledge of safety and risk management practices as they relate to collegiate recreation is required.
A working knowledge of software systems such as Fusion and WhenToWork, or similar, is preferred.
Current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer certification is preferred.
Job Requirements
Independent work on assignments, while reviewing progress and updating the Associate Director as appropriate
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
Attention to detail and the ability to provide and receive feedback
Willingness to lead students and work in a team-based environment
Eagerness to support and engage with all departmental and Student Affairs initiatives and efforts, including collaborations with campus partners to create meaningful student experiences
Ability to take initiative and have flexibility to adapt to shifting workload demands
Ability to foster a positive climate among a diverse group of staff, student employees, and participants
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 Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of facilities (Hepper Fitness Center, IM Building, McCoy Natatorium, Stone Valley Recreation Area, Tennis Center, West Turf Field Complex, White Building) and programs (Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programs, Intramural Sports, and Outdoor Adventures). Campus Recreation is comprised of 48 full-time staff and more than 600 student staff members.