Operations Specialist

The Recreational Services Department has an exciting
opportunity for a highly-motivated, creative, team-oriented Operations
Specialist to oversee the Club Sports Program. This dynamic position will build
on the foundation that has been set over the past few years and take the
program to the next level. Building block structures are in place and ready for
your stamp including a new Sport & Recreational Club Council, new website
with new club resources, and new university club funding being allocated through
this position. The Operations Specialist will provide strategic development,
administration and leadership for the Club Sports Program.

As Recreational Services is housed in Student Affairs, it is
fully anticipated that the Operation Specialist will be highly motivated in
helping all students achieve success and reach their goals by engaging with
students using models and best practices as established by Student Affairs
professionals.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Planning, organization, execution, and evaluation of a formal
  training program for club sport officers and coaches.
• Provide supervision, direction, and development for Graduate Project Assistant - Club Sports.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Department South Campus and Johnson Center
  facility scheduling coordinators regarding facility reservations and game
  management.
• Manage clubs and ensure all University travel and purchasing requirements are
  followed.
• Assist with large special events as needed.
• Coordinate and administer club sport program marketing efforts.
• Oversight of club sport budget management and allocations.
• Chair the Sport & Recreational Club Council.
• Determine and recommend the purchase of needed equipment and supplies.
• Oversees the budgeting and fiscal management process of the club sport program.
• Directly responsible for managing the club sport program budget.
• Participates in the sourcing, soliciting, and/or acquisition of funding,
  as appropriate to the operating mode of the unit.
• Actively recruit underrepresented and special population individuals for
  program participation.
• Participate in the planning and development of regional/national sporting
  events and tournaments.
• Implement technology resources to support program needs and requirements.
• Oversee the enforcement of administrative and operational policies and
  procedures in club sports.
• Complete monthly and semester reports as required by Recreational Services
  administration.
• Ensure all student athletes are eligible based on their sport's national
  governing body and UNM policy.
• Maintain relationship with UNM Athletic Department for shared use of facilities
  and access to athletic department trainers and equipment storage.
• Coordinate with Student Affairs College Enrichment and Outreach Programs for
  community outreach involving club sport student athletes.
• Maintain and keep the UNM Club Sports Handbook current.
• Collaborate with the Student Activities Center pertaining to student
  organizations.
• Co-manage the department's summer youth programs with the Operations Specialist
  - Intramural Sports.
• On occasion, could be expected to work evening hours or weekends to support
  Club Sport and Recreational Services events.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Recreation, Sports Management, or
  related field
• Experience with student organization programming, risk management, and fiscal
  management
• Basic understanding of the various components that make up a Club Sports
  Program
• Proven effective leadership, management, and mentoring for a student
  development focus program
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, & AED or ability to obtain within
  six months of hire
• Experience with summer youth programming, risk management, and fiscal
  management
• Experience building a Club Sports from the ground up
• Experience working collaboratively with various campus offices
• Involvement in NIRSA or other professional associations

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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