Associate Director, Sport Programs - Sta

Job Title:Associate Director, Sport Programs - STA
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 269634
About Us

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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Responsible for directing and supervising the programming components of the Sport Programs unit within the department of Sports and Recreation. Assists in supervising program budgets, allocations, and annual programming plans. Responsible for reviewing program policies and manuals. Requires supervising personnel and day-to-day management of operations.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervises staff and may supervise student assistants, graduate assistants and interns
2. Trains, mentors, and supervises, directly or indirectly, assigned staff, and student assistants; providing frequent feedback to allow for growth and development
3. Provides overall strategic planning for Intramural Sports, Club Sports, and other initiatives within Sport Programs; sets program goals and objectives
4. Assists in budgetary oversight of assigned programs.
5. Evaluates revenue and costs ratios and assists director with Sport Programs policy creation and evaluation
6. Collaboratively works with appropriate personnel to guide assessment and evaluation efforts of Club Sports, Intramural Sports, and other Sport Programs initiatives.
7. Manages the development of a comprehensive Lunch and Learn program and Club Sports Leadership Academy
8. Provides guidance and sound interpretation of University, Division, Department, and Competitive Sports policies, procedures, operations, and training processes.
9. Guides and directs the development of Sport Programs on the Marietta Campus.
10. Supervises the implementation of diverse programming options to include various activities, times, locations and types of programming
11. Assists Director with risk management initiatives for the Sport Programs unit.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or must obtain within six (6) months
Required Experience
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in a recreation setting

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of supervisory experience
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to travel between two campuses as needed
Able to apply time management strategies to complete tasks and responsibilities by recognized and assigned deadlines
Adapt effectively in situations of change to policies, procedures, work assignments, and culture
Develop professional contacts and resources supporting work productivity
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Computer and software skills necessary to the position
Strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, ethical leadership, and talent development for student staff members
This position of trust will be able to contribute to the mission, vision, and values of the University and assigned department
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test
• Credit

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf