Weston&Sampson, Inc.
Associate Director Facilities and Programs
Weston&Sampson, Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49006
Associate Director Facilities and Programs
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Special Instructions to Applicants
External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Posting Summary College
Executive Area
Department
Department University Recreation
Posting Number
S1429P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Grade
F
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
General Summary
Oversees the daily operations of the Student Recreation Center, including the management and security of buildings and facilities.
Major Duties
Manages all facility related aspects of the Student Recreation Center and Esports arena.
Develops and maintains employee operational guidelines, procedures, and handbooks. Resolves personnel problems and operational issues.
Serves as building and project coordinator for facility renovations, remodeling and improvements.
Process staff requests for funding and purchases.
Provides direction for University Recreation programs. Ensures adherence and implementation of policies and procedures.
Manages daily operations of Student Recreation Center pool and lifeguards. Provides trainings for lifeguards. Ensures all risk management policies and procedures are followed in the pool.
Negotiates, contract and implement rental activities to generate revenue at various department facilities.
Schedules events in facilities. Communicates and provides feedback and suggestions to academic programs for space scheduling. Directs assessment planning and reporting of activities. Trains staff on data collection and interpretation of activities. Serves on divisional assessment committee
Oversees departmental risk management and monitors the safety and security of the Student Recreation Center. Ensures that staff and guests are trained in safety protocols and procedures. Collaborates with campus Public Safety and Environmental Health and Safety to minimize the University’s exposure to risk and legal liability. Complies with national and University guidelines and best practices.
Works with outside vendors and contractors to ensure workout equipment and facilities are up-to-date and operational for building users.
Serves as a member of the departmental leadership team and participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and assessment for the department.
Maintains and updates departmental web pages and social media channels.
Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
Three years’ relevant experience.
Experience in the administration of facilities, events management.
Experience in sport and leisure activities.
Knowledge of national, industry and local best practices for facilities management, sports programming, event management, Esports and aquatics.
Experience with risk or liability management.
Strong interpersonal, organizational and conflict management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Supervisory experience.
First Aid/ CPR / AED certification within 60 days of hire.
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekend and holiday rotation and on call duty.
Desired Qualifications
Five years’ relevant experience.
Experience writing and conducting assessment measures.
First Aid/ CPR / AED Instructor Certification, or ability to obtain within one-year of hire.
Lifeguard Certification, or ability to obtain within one-year of hire.
Physical requirements and working conditions
Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References
Optional Documents:
Other
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution? Yes
No
* Do you have three years of relevant experience? Yes
No
* Do you have experience in the administration of facilities, including events management? Yes
No
* Do you have experience in sport and leisure activities? Yes
No
* Do you have knowledge of national, industry and local best practices for facilities management, sports programming, event management, Esports and aquatics? Yes
No
* Do you have risk or liability management experience? Yes
No
* Do you have strong interpersonal, organizational and conflict management skills? Yes
No
* Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? Yes
No
* Do you have supervisory or lead experience? Yes
No
* Are you First Aid/CPR/AED certified, or have the ability to obtain certification within six months from date of hire? Yes
No
* Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours and be on-call, including weekends and holidays? Yes
No
* Do you have five years of relevant experience? Yes
No
* Do you have experience writing and conducting assessment measures? Yes
No
* Do you have budget management experience? Yes
No
* Do you have experience working in higher education? Yes
No
* Are you certified as a First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor or do you have the ability to obtain within one-year of hire? Yes
No
* Are you certified as a lifeguard, or do you have the ability to obtain within one-year of hire? Yes
No
WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Posting Summary College
Executive Area
Department
Department University Recreation
Posting Number
S1429P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Grade
F
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
General Summary
Oversees the daily operations of the Student Recreation Center, including the management and security of buildings and facilities.
Major Duties
Manages all facility related aspects of the Student Recreation Center and Esports arena.
Develops and maintains employee operational guidelines, procedures, and handbooks. Resolves personnel problems and operational issues.
Serves as building and project coordinator for facility renovations, remodeling and improvements.
Process staff requests for funding and purchases.
Provides direction for University Recreation programs. Ensures adherence and implementation of policies and procedures.
Manages daily operations of Student Recreation Center pool and lifeguards. Provides trainings for lifeguards. Ensures all risk management policies and procedures are followed in the pool.
Negotiates, contract and implement rental activities to generate revenue at various department facilities.
Schedules events in facilities. Communicates and provides feedback and suggestions to academic programs for space scheduling. Directs assessment planning and reporting of activities. Trains staff on data collection and interpretation of activities. Serves on divisional assessment committee
Oversees departmental risk management and monitors the safety and security of the Student Recreation Center. Ensures that staff and guests are trained in safety protocols and procedures. Collaborates with campus Public Safety and Environmental Health and Safety to minimize the University’s exposure to risk and legal liability. Complies with national and University guidelines and best practices.
Works with outside vendors and contractors to ensure workout equipment and facilities are up-to-date and operational for building users.
Serves as a member of the departmental leadership team and participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and assessment for the department.
Maintains and updates departmental web pages and social media channels.
Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
Three years’ relevant experience.
Experience in the administration of facilities, events management.
Experience in sport and leisure activities.
Knowledge of national, industry and local best practices for facilities management, sports programming, event management, Esports and aquatics.
Experience with risk or liability management.
Strong interpersonal, organizational and conflict management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Supervisory experience.
First Aid/ CPR / AED certification within 60 days of hire.
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekend and holiday rotation and on call duty.
Desired Qualifications
Five years’ relevant experience.
Experience writing and conducting assessment measures.
First Aid/ CPR / AED Instructor Certification, or ability to obtain within one-year of hire.
Lifeguard Certification, or ability to obtain within one-year of hire.
Physical requirements and working conditions
Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References
Optional Documents:
Other
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution? Yes
No
* Do you have three years of relevant experience? Yes
No
* Do you have experience in the administration of facilities, including events management? Yes
No
* Do you have experience in sport and leisure activities? Yes
No
* Do you have knowledge of national, industry and local best practices for facilities management, sports programming, event management, Esports and aquatics? Yes
No
* Do you have risk or liability management experience? Yes
No
* Do you have strong interpersonal, organizational and conflict management skills? Yes
No
* Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? Yes
No
* Do you have supervisory or lead experience? Yes
No
* Are you First Aid/CPR/AED certified, or have the ability to obtain certification within six months from date of hire? Yes
No
* Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours and be on-call, including weekends and holidays? Yes
No
* Do you have five years of relevant experience? Yes
No
* Do you have experience writing and conducting assessment measures? Yes
No
* Do you have budget management experience? Yes
No
* Do you have experience working in higher education? Yes
No
* Are you certified as a First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor or do you have the ability to obtain within one-year of hire? Yes
No
* Are you certified as a lifeguard, or do you have the ability to obtain within one-year of hire? Yes
No
WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr