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Associate Director Of Programs

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Louisiana State University
Address , Baton Rouge, 70808, La
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-06-24
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
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Job Posting Title:
Associate Director of Programs

Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified

Department:
LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - University Recreation (Laurie F Braden (00008079))

Work Location:
0102 Student Recreation Complex

Pay Grade:
Professional

:
Associate Director, Programs
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director will supervise the daily programmatic operations within University Recreation. This position will lead all UREC programs (fitness & wellbeing, intramurals, sport clubs, youth camps, adventure education & special events) in ways that demonstrate innovation and convey the great potential these programs have for student health and wellbeing goals.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
  • Ensures the design, delivery, and assessment of programs for UREC that promote resilience, learning, and supports student retention and success for a campus of approximately 34,000 students.
  • Cultivates strategic partnerships to address the growing needs of the campus community, ultimately enhancing health and wellbeing across the campus.
  • Develops and executes a vision for UREC programs in partnership with the Executive Director and the unit’s leadership team.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP :
Re-imagine university recreation programs through a lens of creativity and play
The Associate Director will facilitate strategic and structural shifts to support innovation in UREC programs. There is an opportunity to increase collaboration. The Associate Director will facilitate constructive disruption that engages staff in efforts to re-imagine how we serve students to promote active living.
Increase participation in university recreation programs
The Associate Director will critically examine current policies and practices to identify, address, and remove barriers.
Strengthen and increase strategic partnerships
Promoting health and wellbeing through fitness, sport, adventure programming and special events is a community commitment. The Associate Director will cultivate strategic partnerships in an effort to understand and appreciate unique student population needs and develop initiatives with campus partners. There is an opportunity to strengthen relationships with departments and colleges across campus to increase students’ use of UREC programs and services that ultimately drive retention and success .
ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
  • Does not start with “no” when addressing student concerns or requests, but instead works to find innovative ways to solve problems and meet student needs.
  • Possesses the ability to navigate complex systems while building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Maintains a deep appreciation for the educational and social value of a diverse community and demonstrates commitment to inclusive and accessible programs, services, events, and experiences.
  • Is a collegial team player who actively builds authentic and mutually beneficial relationships, who puts institutional priorities before their own interests, and who is unconcerned with where credit for accomplishing institutional objectives is assigned.
  • Can effectively tell the story of the benefits and value of student participation and engagement in UREC programs and services.
  • Leads with innovation, creativity, and a willingness to try anything at least once while being dedicated to high quality work and finding the right solution to each unique challenge.
ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES:
Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs: mattering & belonging, inclusion & access, and quality. We believe creating a sense of mattering & belonging requires us to ensure every space, place, and interaction communicates to a student that they are home. Being inclusive and accessible in our work means that as our student body begins to more closely reflect the diversity of our state, it is our duty to design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind. Finally, a commitment to quality is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and administration (40%)
Assists the Executive Director in the translation and execution of university recreation’s strategic vision. Provides supervision for three Assistant Directors and support for five additional staff in Adventure Education, Fitness, and Sport and Camp Programs. Contributes to the work environment by developing and maintaining positive relationships that support a culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Demonstrates divisional attitudes and priorities in all aspects of work.
Resource management (25%)
Translates parameters and expectations for delegated decision-making set by the Executive Director. Is accountable for efficiently executing tasks and objectives for fitness, sport and adventure programs. Recommends personnel actions for supervision area to the department head and communicates personnel actions to direct reports. Stewards resources (human, financial, physical, etc.) to ensure quality, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, relevance, and alignment with institutional and divisional objectives.
Quality Control (30)%
Ensures programs/services/events/experiences, and all communication regarding these aspects of UREC exude a high degree of quality. Ensures quality in every aspect of the position including fitness, sport, adventure and youth camp programs. Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to improve level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in department for continuous improvement every academic year. Participates in UREC programs regularly to ensure they understand the student experience and apply feedback accordingly.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Other duties as assigned by UREC leadership or Manager of Outdoor Operations. This includes but not limited to efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including a minimum of five years of direct supervisory experience, including training and evaluation, and budget management in a recreation setting
  • Master’s degree in recreation/leisure programs, higher education administration, public administration or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Demonstrated group facilitation experience
  • Eight or more years of professional staff supervision
  • Experience working as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
  • User experience (UX), design-thinking, or other program/organizational development and innovation expertise

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:
Ability and willingness to occasionally work evening and weekend hours and a flexible schedule as needed.
As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Additional :
Special Instructions:
Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The review committee will begin evaluating applications immediately and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. However, to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by February 24, 2023. Requested application materials include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae or resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Please direct all inquiries for the position to Laurie Braden, Executive Director of University Recreation at [email protected].

Posting Date:
February 1, 2023

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s
Diversity Statement
and
Roadmap
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HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed [email protected]