Under the general supervision of the Senior Associate Director for Programming, the Associate Director provides leadership to and management of assigned areas, including Fitness and Well-being, Marketing, Membership, and Outreach. This position is a member of the department Leadership Team and will work collaboratively with the other Associate Directors to support the staff who execute the day-to-day. The Associate Director is expected to have a thorough understanding of departmental vision, mission, values, and goals, as well as student development theory, and be able to communicate this information with Assistant Directors, Coordinators, and part-time staff.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision and support of 2 Assistant Directors
• Indirect supervision and support of 3 Coordinators and more than 125 part-time employees in assigned areas
• Management and direction for the day-to-day operations of all assigned areas
• Fiscal management of annual operating budgets of more than $1,000,000
• Support of marketing and outreach efforts for assigned areas and development of promotional strategies
• Collaboration with both internal and external groups to complete job responsibilities and support Campus Recreation
• Lead, guide, and actively participate on work teams within the Department, Division of Student Affairs, and the University

Position Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher, plus eight years of collegiate recreation experience, including three years of supervisory 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.
  • Experience managing collegiate recreation unit areas with full-time staff supervisory and budgetary responsibilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic safety and risk management practices as they relate to collegiate recreation programs, facilities, and services is essential.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in student development is required.
• Budgeting skills to develop, supervise, and manage multiple area budgets is required.
• A working knowledge of software systems such as Innosoft Fusion, WhenToWork, or similar is required.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Innosoft Fusion member management is preferred.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with well-being programming and initiatives is preferred.

Job Requirements

• Independent work on assignments, while reviewing progress and updating the Senior 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 work with a schedule that may include occasional evening and weekend hours
• Ability to foster a positive climate among a diverse group of staff, student employees, and participants

Interested applicants can apply via the Workday posting here. APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 20.

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 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, Athletic Training, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programs, Intramural Sports, and Outdoor Adventures). Campus Recreation is comprised of 48 full-time staff and more than 700 student staff members.

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