Assistant Director, Wellness Center Operations

Position Title & Department:

 Assistant Director, Wellness Center Operations; Student Affairs Posting #

5075

Department Description:

In the Catholic tradition, the Student Affairs Division strives to create an inclusive, educational environment which motivates and supports student learning and personal development, serves the University community, and inspires students to make a positive contribution to society. Our philosophy and approach is to collaboratively work with Academic Affairs and all areas of the University to create an integrated learning environment.

The Student Affairs Division is a dynamic, student centered and learning organization. We are poised to create a vibrant and active co-curricular learning experience for all students. Our emphasis on leadership development and social change allows us to work on developing future ethical leaders to serve in a complex, global and changing world. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and continuously building toward a just, welcoming and caring community for all.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to grounding our policies, programs, and procedures in antiracist practice. With this commitment, we recognize the importance of educating ourselves and holding one another accountable to ensure our work is approached through an equity, inclusion, and social justice lens. We recognize our need for ongoing development in this area and continue to strive to improve. We expect all members of the Division of Student Affairs are willing to engage in this work alongside us to uphold our Catholic mission in creating a welcoming environment where the dignity of all students, staff, administrators, and faculty at USD is embraced.

The Assistant Director, Wellness Center Operations serves an integral role on a team that ensures the physical environment of the facility is welcoming and engaging for our diverse campus community and guests and is reflective of our Catholic mission. Supports the Executive Director in establishing and implementing short and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and experiential programs and operational procedures. Leads the day-to-day operations of the Wellness Center and outdoor adjacent recreational space, as well as performing oversight of the building housing Outdoor Adventures. Ensure the seamless delivery of exceptional service to the USD community, anticipating student/USD community member needs and exceeding expectations at every touchpoint. Collaborates with campus partners to develop and execute student engagement initiatives, events, and special promotions to enhance student satisfaction and retention. Additionally, this position will be responsible for supporting the Center's budget and financial performance by assisting in revenue generation, labor staffing management and cost control measures. Ensures compliance with university and state rules and regulations regarding health and safety of building personnel and guests. Manage all service and vendor relationships, ensuring timely and cost-effective services to maintain the facility's operational efficiency. Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures.

Periodically, this position may be asked to lead or contribute to either ad hoc or ongoing division/campus projects outside the scope of their day-to-day activ