Assistant Director

46630BR

Position Description:

The Assistant Director for Student Recreation, Wellness, & Organizations provides leadership and day-to-day management for student recreation and wellness programs, student organizations, and student union and engagement spaces. The position develops and manages programs, services, facilities, and operational practices that promote student well-being, engagement, belonging, and community. The Assistant Director oversees student union and recreation operations, student organization support and development, assigned staff and student employees, and the assessment and continuous improvement of assigned programs and spaces.

Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to

be performed onsite at TTEP.

Requisition ID:

46630BR

Work Location:

El Paso

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

SSSE Admin and Ops Elp

Major/Essential Functions:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of student union, lounge, recreation, fitness, and other designated student engagement spaces, including access, scheduling, reservations, equipment, furnishings, supplies, amenities, and facility readiness.

• Develops, coordinates, and assesses student recreation and wellness programs, including intramural sports, fitness and recreational activities, and other initiatives supporting student well-being and community.

• Oversees recognized student organization support and development, including recognition processes, advisor and student leader resources, organizational records, institutional requirements, risk management, and leadership development.

• Establishes operating procedures and safety practices for assigned student facilities, recreation programs, and student organization activities and coordinates appropriate responses to operational, safety, and facility concerns.

• Coordinates maintenance, custodial services, technology, work orders, equipment repair, and facility improvements for assigned student spaces in collaboration with institutional departments and vendors.

• Supervises, trains, schedules, and develops assigned staff and student employees supporting student recreation, wellness, organizations, union operations, and engagement programs.

• Manages assigned equipment, inventories, supplies, purchases, and operational resources and assists with budget development, procurement, facility planning, and resource allocation.

• Collects and evaluates participation, facility utilization, student feedback, and program assessment data to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements to programs, services, facilities, and operating practices.

• Collaborates with Student Government, student organizations, academic programs, and institutional partners to develop programs and initiatives that promote student involvement, wellness, leadership, belonging, and effective use of student spaces.

• Supports major Student Engagement programs, institutional events, and strategic initiatives and represents Student Engagement on committees and collaborative projects as assigned.

• Adheres to all policies, procedures, and practices, including Regents Rules, TTUS policies, HSECEP OPs, and applicable institutional requirements.

• Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.

• Remains current with all licensure, certifications, mandatory compliance requirements, and trainings required of the position.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field.

• Three years of related administrative and technical experience.

• Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, recreation administration, sports management, health promotion, business administration, public administration, or related field.

• Experience in collegiate recreation, student activities, student organizations, student union or student center operations, wellness programming, or related student affairs functions.

• Experience managing recreation, fitness, student union, lounge, or other student-centered facilities and associated equipment and operations.

• Experience supervising and developing professional staff, student employees, interns, or volunteers.

• Experience advising student organizations and student leaders.

• Knowledge of recreational safety, facility operations, risk management, and emergency response practices.

• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing student programs and services.

• Experience managing budgets, purchasing, inventories, vendors, or other operational resources.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at .

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at .

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Shift:

Day

Grant Funded?:

No

Job Group:

First line Managers