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Assistant Director of Facility Operations

University of North Carolina Charlotte
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 18, 2025
Assistant Director of Facility Operations
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Position Information
General Information


Position Number 012651
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Assistant Director of Facility Operations
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Student Affairs
Department Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)
Work Location University Recreation Center
Salary Range $47,707 - $56,774
Primary Purpose of Department
University Recreation ( UREC) is an integral part of the Health & Wellbeing Unit within Student Affairs. UREC includes facilities, programs, and services designed to empower members of the UNC Charlotte community, with a particular focus on students, to be physically active and develop lifelong health and wellbeing behaviors. The department includes two indoor recreation centers, two field complexes, an outdoor fitness park, sport programs, and fitness programs. UREC also provides an exceptional employment experience to more than 250 students that intentionally seeks to develop essential career readiness skills.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Assistant Director of Facility Operations is an essential member of the UREC team, providing management of daily operations for University Recreation facilities including the University Recreation Center and Calisthenic Outdoor Recreation Equipment ( CORE), along with direct supervision of the Coordinator of Facility Operations.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Facility Management (50%)

  • Manage daily operations of University Recreation facilities, including the University Recreation Center and CORE outdoor fitness space
  • Manage fitness spaces and associated equipment, including the development and implementation of the fitness equipment replacement plan
  • Coordinate building access for the University Recreation Center
  • Assist in coordination of policies, procedures, payments, and maintenance of memberships and daily passes
  • Ensure all facilities operate within required risk management procedures and oversee the implementation of standardized safety practices
  • Collaborate with the Outreach & Engagement team to develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives, ensuring increased visibility of UREC facilities
  • Maintain facility operations pages on the UREC website
  • Review daily reports and respond/delegate any necessary action as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate usage data and regularly assess facility operations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with university, state, and national standards and best practices
  • Assist in the development, oversight, and analysis of budgets, including expenditures, fees, and other revenue


Supervision (30%)

  • Supervise the Coordinator of Facility Operations
  • Meet one-on-one weekly with the coordinator
  • Supervise student employees, including Building Managers and Exceptional Children Services students
  • Provide support, guidance, and indirect supervision of student employees supervised by the Coordinator of Facility Operations
  • Facilitate student employee trainings and meetings that ensure job responsibilities are able to met, as well as the development of leadership and other career readiness skills

Department Leadership and Administration (10%)

  • Actively participate as a member of the UREC professional staff team, including professional staff team meetings and assigned department committees
  • Ensure that the UREC mission is achieved and values are upheld
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategic plans and annual goals/priorities
  • Advocate for UREC and foster campus and community partnerships to advance physical activity and holistic wellbeing

General Administration (10%)

  • Attend and actively participate in all mandatory Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte meetings and trainings
  • Serve on Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte committees and working groups as assigned

  • Actively participate in NIRSA and/or other relevant professional associations
  • Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Operations

Minimum Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in recreation, sport management, kinesiology, or a related field
  • 2 years of experience operating recreation, fitness, and/or athletics facilities
  • Experience supervising part-time or full-time staff

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Master's degree in higher education, recreation, sport management, kinesiology, or a related field
  • 3 or more years of experience working in collegiate recreation
  • Experience managing a fitness equipment inventory
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of safety standards and risk management

Necessary Certifications/Licenses
American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED instructor certification
Special Notes to Applicants


  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.

  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Posting Open Date 03/17/2025
Posting Close Date 04/07/2025
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 05/01/2025
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other



  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)


  3. *
    Do you have a Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, kinesiology, or a related field?

    • Yes
    • No


  4. *
    Do you have at least two years of experience operating recreation, fitness, and/or athletics facilities?

    • Yes
    • No


  5. *
    Do you have experience supervising part-time or full-time staff?

    • Yes
    • No




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. Contact Information for References


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