Assistant Director of Facility Operations

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 012651 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Assistant Director of Facility Operations Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Student Affairs Department Counseling & Health Serv (Adm) Work Location University Recreation Center Salary Range $47,707 - $56,774 Primary Purpose of Department

University Recreation (UREC) is an integral part of the Health & Wellbeing Unit within Student Affairs. UREC includes facilities, programs, and services designed to empower members of the UNC Charlotte community, with a particular focus on students, to be physically active and develop lifelong health and wellbeing behaviors. The department includes two indoor recreation centers, two field complexes, an outdoor fitness park, sport programs, and fitness programs. UREC also provides an exceptional employment experience to more than 250 students that intentionally seeks to develop essential career readiness skills.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Assistant Director of Facility Operations is an essential member of the UREC team, providing management of daily operations for University Recreation facilities including the University Recreation Center and Calisthenic Outdoor Recreation Equipment (CORE), along with direct supervision of the Coordinator of Facility Operations.

Summary Of Position Responsibilities

Facility Management (50%)

• Manage daily operations of University Recreation facilities, including the University Recreation Center and CORE outdoor fitness space
• Manage fitness spaces and associated equipment, including the development and implementation of the fitness equipment replacement plan
• Coordinate building access for the University Recreation Center
• Assist in coordination of policies, procedures, payments, and maintenance of memberships and daily passes
• Ensure all facilities operate within required risk management procedures and oversee the implementation of standardized safety practices
• Collaborate with the Outreach & Engagement team to develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives, ensuring increased visibility of UREC facilities
• Maintain facility operations pages on the UREC website
• Review daily reports and respond/delegate any necessary action as appropriate
• Maintain accurate usage data and regularly assess facility operations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with university, state, and national standards and best practices
• Assist in the development, oversight, and analysis of budgets, including expenditures, fees, and other revenue
  
  

Supervision (30%)

• Supervise the Coordinator of Facility Operations
• Meet one-on-one weekly with the coordinator
• Supervise student employees, including Building Managers and Exceptional Children Services students
• Provide support, guidance, and indirect supervision of student employees supervised by the Coordinator of Facility Operations
• Facilitate student employee trainings and meetings that ensure job responsibilities are able to met, as well as the development of leadership and other career readiness skills
  
  

Department Leadership and Administration (10%)

• Actively participate as a member of the UREC professional staff team, including professional staff team meetings and assigned department committees
• Ensure that the UREC mission is achieved and values are upheld
• Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategic plans and annual goals/priorities
• Advocate for UREC and foster campus and community partnerships to advance physical activity and holistic wellbeing
  
  

General Administration (10%)

• Attend and actively participate in all mandatory Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte meetings and trainings
• Serve on Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte committees and working groups as assigned
• Actively participate in NIRSA and/or other relevant professional associations
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Operations
  
  

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sport management, kinesiology, or a related field
• 2 years of experience operating recreation, fitness, and/or athletics facilities
• Experience supervising part-time or full-time staff
  
  

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in higher education, recreation, sport management, kinesiology, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience working in collegiate recreation
• Experience managing a fitness equipment inventory
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk management
  
  

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED certification

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED instructor certification

Special Notes to Applicants

• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  
  

Posting Open Date 03/17/2025 Posting Close Date 04/07/2025 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 05/01/2025 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• UNC Charlotte Website
• HERC Job Board
• Inside Higher Education
• Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
• Another Website
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Other
• Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, kinesiology, or a related field?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have at least two years of experience operating recreation, fitness, and/or athletics facilities?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have experience supervising part-time or full-time staff?
• Yes
• No
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References
  
  

Optional Documents