Associate Director, Campus Recreation

About the Role

Lead. Innovate. Inspire Well-Being. The associate director provides leadership and strategic direction across Campus Recreation, handling executive, operational and administrative duties of considerable scope. As a member of the department’s leadership team, the role shapes long-range planning, policy development, and partnerships to advance student health, safety, and inclusive access for 10,000+ students. What You'll Do

• Provide leadership for functional areas including Facility Operations, Member Services, Fitness, and Aquatics.

• Oversee facility management, project management, policy formation, and assessment.

• Collaborate with university stakeholders; contribute to strategic planning and operational excellence.

• Promote holistic wellbeing and access equity for student participants.

• Model Marianist tradition and university values; foster leadership among professional and student staff. What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, Education, Student Development, Business Administration, Higher Education, or related field.

• Five years of relevant and progressive professional experience in administering collegiate recreation programs and facilities; strong service and developmental orientation.

• Two years of supervision of professional staff or comparable experience.

• Working knowledge of current risk management standards and practices in collegiate recreation.

• Experience working collaboratively with various constituents; ability to build inclusive, participant-oriented environments across populations.

• Experience in budget development and management; attention to detail; excellent written communication; flexibility to work evenings/weekends. Nice to Have

• Three years of supervisory experience of professional staff with HR management knowledge.

• Broad understanding of collegiate recreation facilities, programs, and services (facility operations, member services, aquatics, fitness).

• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO).

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, budgets, data systems, and strategic goals.

• Commitment to inclusive excellence, multicultural competencies, and Marianist education tradition. Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Grade: B - Exempt; Salary not disclosed.

• Advertised: July 14, 2026; Applications open until filled.