Fayetteville, Arkansas
Wynne, Arkansas
Posted: 08-May-26
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000 - $92,000
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Internal Number: R0085318
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Responsibilities:
Program Administration:
The Director provides strategic oversight and operational leadership for all program areas, ensuring that activities align with the department’s mission. This role is responsible for identifying emerging trends and setting the long-term direction for programming while maintaining a safe, community-led environment. From a fiscal perspective, the Director manages 5 different comprehensive budgets, oversees revenue-generating activities, and provides the Executive Director with recommendations on financial policies and resource allocation. Beyond core operations, will assist in spearheading high-level projects, facilitating staff meetings, and providing support to the business services team.
Departmental Leadership & Strategic Alignment:
Serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director coordinates, supervises, and evaluates a diverse portfolio including Assessment, the Sports Injury Clinic, Staff Development, UREC Outdoors, and UREC Sports. The Director ensures compliance with university and departmental regulations while fostering a culture of development and excellence through intentional feedback, evaluations, and development. This position plays a vital role in shaping the organizational structure and long-term strategy of University Recreation + Wellness. By monitoring the effective allocation of resources and facilities, the Director ensures that the department is continually working and aligning to serve the University of Arkansas community.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master's degree in Recreational Sports, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, or related fields from an accredited institution of higher education
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At least five years of experience in University/Collegiate campus recreation
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Demonstrated experience supervising full time professionals
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Demonstrated experience in managing, planning, and oversight of programs
Preferred Qualifications:
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Demonstrated experience supervising full time professionals with emphasis in campus recreation
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At least seven years of campus recreation experience
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Demonstrated success developing and managing large budgets.
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Active involvement in campus recreation and/or higher education professional organizations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of program design and implementation for campus recreation activities.
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Has a sense of their own agency and social responsibility that includes others, their community, and the larger global context.
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Must possess exceptional computer literacy skills, emphasis in campus recreation software programs.
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Ability to balance multiple assignments, deadlines, and tasks.
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Ability to teach, delegate, and evaluate staff and peers.
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Demonstrated competence in policy and procedure design
