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Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, 66045, USA
Listed on 2026-06-07
Listing for:
University of Kansas
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Department
Recreation Services
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description
60% Program Administration
* Provide leadership for the rock wall, rental center, and trip program through the following:
Recruitment, selection, training, supervision, payroll, risk management and evaluation of student program managers, wall assistants, and route setters.
* Create a schedule for the rock climbing wall that is open for 30+ hours per week
* Schedule Climbing Wall activities and special events including marketing to revenue-producing off-campus groups.
* Work closely with the Rock Climbing Club during their use of wall, including the development of risk management practices
* Research industry trends and assess new and current programming.
* Make recommendations for changes to the programs that are safe and fiscally responsible.
* Assist the Assistant Director of Marketing in promoting the program.
* Plan and schedule 4-6 educational workshops throughout the year.
* Develop a comprehensive risk management plan for the program.
* Create annual program reports for participation, injuries, and incidents.
* Develop annual budgets of approximately $70,000.
* Develop annual schedule for rock the wall and equipment rental center.
* Teach American Heart CPR/AED classes for department employees.
20% Student Leadership (department-wide)
* Develop, implement, maintain and evaluate a comprehensive student leadership program.
* Develop structured workshops, curriculum, and programs.
* Facilitate training on leadership theories and styles.
* Create intentional learning outcomes tied to student employment experiences.
* Support career readiness initiatives (resume, mock interviews, transferable skills)
* Update student staff manual and establish a leadership pipeline.
15% - Assessments, Reports and Strategic Planning
* Conceptualize, develop, and implement ongoing departmental and unit assessment and data collection program.
* Collect and maintain needed data and statistics related to the mission of the department and communicate monthly with Student Affairs.
* Member of the Student Affairs Assessment Committee.
5% Other duties as assigned
Req (Ex: 10567 )
32987
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses:
Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civil rights, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, , 711 TTY.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
FLSA Status
Administrative
Contact Information to Applicants
Chris Wash
cwash
Required Qualifications
* High School diploma or GED equivalency and five years related experience OR Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience.
* One year of programming experience to include supervision, organizational tasks and training, as evidenced in application materials.
* Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by the application materials.
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range
49,
FTE
1.0
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in Recreation, Sports Administration, Health/Physical Education, Exercise Science, Higher Education or related field.
* Demonstrated knowledge and management of an outdoor pursuits program as evidenced in the application materials.
* Experience supervising staff, as evidenced in application materials.
* Work experience in a university setting, as evidenced in application materials.
* Experience in the administration of a similarly sized comprehensive outdoor pursuits program, as evidenced in application materials.
* Professional involvement such as presenting or committee work, particularly involvement with organizations such as AORE, NIRSA, NRPA, NASPA or…
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