Associate Director for Programs

Associate Director for Programs

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate Director for Programs.

Position Details :

Location : Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States

Division : Recreation Sports

Position Type : Staff

Employment Status : Full Time

Grant Funded : No

Pay Grade : E10

Posting Close Date : Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Oversees the operation and administration of the intramural sports and sport club, fitness and wellness, and aquatics and outdoor programs, supervises three professional staff and three graduate assistants, and coordinates all inventories for Campus Recreation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supervises all programs (Aquatics and Outdoor, Intramurals and Sport Clubs, and Fitness and Wellness) within Campus Recreation.
• Manages entire inventory control for Campus Recreation including equipment to order, writing bid specification with the assistance from the appropriate area director, and inspecting and signing for all deliveries.
• Assists the Director with budget development and budget management of all programs and special events within Campus Recreation.
• Coordinates the student appeal / discipline, the scholarship, and the Graduate Assistant programs.
• Develops and supervises the Central Staff on Duty (CSOD) responsibilities. Serves as the training officer for the CSOD program. Creates Central Staff on Duty (CSOD) calendar and manual and implements the schedule.
• Serves as professional staff (between 8am 5pm, weekdays and some weekends) on duty for overall management and supervision of all staff, programs, and facilities to include opening and closing facilities and handling customer-related situations and emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree (MA) from four-year college or university in Sports Management or related academic program with four years related experience and / or training in managing college recreation. A valid driver's license is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

Preferred Qualifications :

CPR Instructor, First Aid Instructor, AED Instructor, CPO (certified pool operator) or AFO (aquatic facility operator), National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) active member.

About The University of Southern Mississippi :

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE / VETS / DISABILITY.