Associate Director of Campus Recreation

Florida International University, an innovative research university in Miami, Florida, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next associate director of campus recreation. This is an on-site leadership role.

Florida International University is Miami's public research university, recently named a https://news.fiu.edu/2024/preeminence-found-fiu-earns-floridas-highest-public-university-designation? by the Florida Board of Governors. Offering 196 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law, and medicine, both on campus and fully online, FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. FIU has awarded over 220,000 degrees, enrolling over 56,000 students on two campuses and three centers, including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. Among the largest universities in the nation, FIU has collectively graduated more than 300,000 alumni, 165,000 of whom live and work in South Florida.

Reporting to the senior director of campus recreation, the associate director will develop and direct programs, including assessments and student development for the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) and the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) communities. The associate director supervises the assistant director of sport programs, assistant director of fitness & wellbeing, and marketing account manager. In addition, the associate director will indirectly supervise and lead at least six full-time program professionals for aquatics, outdoor adventure, racquet sports (racquetball, pickleball, and tennis), sport programs (intramurals and sport clubs), and more than 200 student employees. Additionally, the associate director provides management support for a department budget of $42 million. The associate director is a member of the department's senior leadership team and works collaboratively with the senior director.

Public Salary Range: $85,000-$90,000

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a wellness or recreation-related field, six or more years of progressive experience managing a dynamic campus recreation/wellness organization, including experience with multiple facilities and programs, staff supervision, budget management, and a valid driver’s license. A master’s degree in a related field, engagement in NIRSA-Leaders in Collegiate Recreation professional association, and certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Pool Operation are preferred.

Application and Nomination
Florida International University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin September 12, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/5542957

• Contact Anne-Marie Kenney at [email protected] for confidential inquiries and nominations.

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

Visit the Florida International University website at http://www.fiu.edu/

Florida International University is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy discrimination, and other protected classifications. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

As a government contractor, Florida International University is also committed to taking affirmative action to hire and advance minorities, women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.