Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Department Summary:

The University of Michigan's Recreational Sports Department is dedicated to fostering a healthy lifestyle through engagement, leadership, and active participation. The department manages several programs, four indoor facilities, three outdoor field complexes, and an adventure-based education center. The department plays a vital role in campus life and well-being with a team of 40+ full-time staff members and 650+ student employees. Established in 1913, it is recognized as one of the first established collegiate recreation programs. It was the first to develop a facility specifically for student recreation the Intramural Sports Building, which opened in 1928. Recreational Sports operates within the Division of Student Life, reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Life for Health and Wellness.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director provides administration, oversight, and leadership of all Recreational Sports facility operations, equipment, and staff, including the Hadley Family Recreation & Well-Being Center, the Intramural Sports Building, the North Campus Recreation Building, the Sports Coliseum, Adventure Education Center, all outdoor facilities, and aquatic facilities/programs.   Provides strategic leadership and vision for the department and staff by being a part of the Recreational Sports Executive Leadership Team.  Establishes, monitors, and manages budgets, policies, procedures, reporting, and operations of all areas of oversight.  Provides direct supervision to three Senior Assistant Directors.  Has financial/budget oversight of approximately $2,000,000.  Serve on assigned committees to represent the Department.  Support the Director in the oversight of the Department.

Responsibilities*

Department Leadership (30%)

Operational Oversight (30%)

Staff Oversight (20%)

Fiscal Oversight (20%)

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Position Responsibilities Criteria:

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Direct Reports:

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Selected candidates whose start date is 4/1/2025 or after, will not be eligible for the university FY25-26 salary/merit plan unless otherwise notified.

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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