- Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
- Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
- Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
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- Provide indirect supervision of the Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs, Graduate Assistant(s) and student staff for sport programs and outdoor programs (approx. 40 student staff)
- Directly supervise the following student staff including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating: Marketing Team Assistants (approx. 5 student staff) and Camp Counselors (approx. 8 student staff)
- Direct supervision and management of departmental marketing efforts including daily management of student staff, social media content, printed and digital marketing content, and photography/videography projects
- Collaborate with divisional and university marketing to strengthen the departmental marketing efforts, and ensure compliance with brand, logo and design requirements
- Serve as the Advisor for the WCU Dance Team to include oversight of the Dance Team Coach (Independent Contractor) and all administrative duties such as room reservations, procurement of equipment and supplies, travel logistics, etc.
- Serve as Camp Director for Lil' Cats Summer Day Camp to include camp logistics, daily management of student staff, risk management procedures, marketing, etc.
- Serve as the Race Director for the Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K race to include race logistics, sponsorships, budgeting, registration, and marketing
- Approve all campus race request in conjunction with University Police and Campus Activities
- Provide general oversight and leadership to the sport programs (Intramural and Club Sports) and outdoor programs professional staff
- Collaborate with other division or university units to develop and propose universitywide special events and activities emphasizing innovative events that promote leisure involvement
- Direct management of the CRW Fields, WCU Trail System and Disc Golf Course, including daily operations, facility maintenance and enhancements, equipment purchasing and maintenance, and policy development
- Serve as primary scheduler for all reservations for CRW outdoor facilities
- Develop, manage, and ensure effectiveness of all emergency action plans for CRW outdoor facilities including the CRW Fields, Trail System, and Disc Golf Course
- Serve as a member of the CRW Senior Leadership Team
- Attend departmental or divisional meetings
- Serve on divisional and university committees as needed
- Participant in largescale department and divisional programming initiatives and events
- Contribute to departmental functions to ensure delivery of departmental mission
- Assist with annual university budget preparation to include budget review, budget forecasting, and annual needs for assigned program areas
- Assist in assessing program strategic goals, preparing semester and annual reports and annual action plans
- Perform other jobrelated duties as required or assigned
- Master's Degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Sport Administration, Education, or a related field of study
- Must have current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date
- Must have demonstrated ability to develop successful relationships and partnerships with students, faculty, and staff
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Experience and knowledge of marketing, sports programming, outdoor programming, summer camps or special events within a collegiate setting
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Associate Director of Programs - Cullowhee, United States - Western Carolina University
Description
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
EHRA813P
Quick Link for Internal Postings
Classification Title
Associate Director
Working Title
Associate Director of Programs - #001623
Department
Campus Recreation and Wellness
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with experience
About WCU
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year
Including:
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.
Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
Optional disability plans are also available.Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary
The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
General Responsibilities
The Associate Director of Programs reports to the Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness and is responsible for the administration and oversight of departmental marketing efforts, the WCU Dance Team, the Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K, Lil' Cats Summer Camp and indirectly over all sport programs and outdoor programs.
Personnel Management
Programming Responsibilities
Facility Management
Departmental Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
03/13/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered.
Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a listing of at least three professional references (include complete contact information).
For questions about the position, please contact Brandon MacCallum atBackground/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit
. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment.
Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina.
Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call or email atUniversity Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at
University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.