Assistant Director of Operations / Intramurals

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JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Director Blackburn University Center, Intramurals & Recreation
Activities, the Assistant Director assists with the planning, development, and
implementation of social, recreational, and educational programs and services
provided by the Armour J. Blackburn University Center. Responsible for
supervising and training student staff, cash handling/accounting, building
security, emergency procedures, and assisting Facilities Management with final
room set-ups, Audio Visual equipment, and maintain the cleanliness of the
University Center. Ensure the safety and efficiency of the Armour J. Blackburn
University Center during day times, evenings, weekends, and other times as
required

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reports to the Director Blackburn University Center, Intramurals & Recreation
Activities. Supervises professional support and student staff.

NATURE AND SCOPE:
Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, students and staff of the
Department and the University. External contacts include contractors, media
representatives, alumni, visitors, general public and members of the local,
national and international community.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists with management of the day-to-day operation and scheduling of the University Center.  Trains, supervises and evaluates student and some professional staff. 
• Develops and implements an on-going marketing and promotion plan for the University Center programs. 
• Conducts research on available programs, external funding sources and cooperative programming throughout the University in support of cultural programs.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize, prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Assists the Director to establish and administer policy procedure related to the Armour J. Blackburn University Center operations.    
• Assists the Director to plan, administer and monitor the department’s capital, equipment, and programming budgets.
• Provides a welcoming and inclusive environment to all students, faculty, staff and guests of the Armour J. Blackburn University Center by offering assistance whenever needed.
• Co-sponsor programs with the campus community and the community at large expanding the social, cultural and educational offering to our students, faculty, staff, alumni and community.
• Ensure the smooth and safe building operations in the following areas: event management, emergency fire, and safety procedures, building security systems, key controls and information services.
• Serve as key liaison to academic units, departmental representatives, student organizations, commu