Associate Director, Campus Recreation and Wellness

Job Title:

Associate Director, Campus Recreation and Wellness

Location:

UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for an Associate Director, Campus Recreation and Wellness. The Associate Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness reports to the Executive Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness and serves as a member of the department's senior leadership team. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for Campus Recreation & Wellness on the Gainesville campus while serving as the department-wide functional lead for Competitive Sports programs across all campuses.

Additionally, the Associate Director provides leadership and support for recreation and well-being programs, services, and initiatives on the Oconee campus, helping ensure a consistent, high-quality student experience across the university.

The Associate Director is responsible for the daily management of recreation facilities, programs, services, professional staff, student employees, contracted services, and operational logistics on the Gainesville campus. As the departmental lead for Competitive Sports, the position provides strategic oversight, program standards, assessment, policy development, and professional guidance for Sport Clubs, Sport Teams, and Intramural Sports across all campuses.
In partnership with the counterpart Associate Director, this position helps ensure consistency, quality, and alignment of programs, services, and operations across the department.
The Associate Director develops and maintains collaborative relationships with campus and community stakeholders to enhance student engagement, expand access to facilities and programs, and support student success.
The position is responsible for managing assigned operating budgets, grants, and other financial resources related to campus operations and competitive sports initiatives, while contributing to departmental strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
This is a 12-month, full-time, benefited position that requires travel between campuses as well as occasional evening and weekend hours.

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As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

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• Campus Operations & Student Staff: Provide strategic and operational leadership for Campus Recreation & Wellness on the Gainesville campus, overseeing the daily operation of facilities, programs, services, risk management, customer service, and operational logistics to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment, including the supervision and development of student facility staff. Additionally, the Associate Director provides leadership and support for recreation and well-being programs, services, and initiatives on the Oconee campus.
• Competitive Sports Leadership
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  Serve as the department-wide functional lead for Competitive Sports…