Job Information
University of Massachusetts Amherst Assistant Director for Facilities & Operations in Amherst, Massachusetts
Assistant Director for Facilities & Operations
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Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department:Recreation & Wellbeing
Union:PSU
Categories: Student Affairs & Services, Counseling/Health/Wellness
About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
Under general direction from the Associate Director of RecWell/Director for Facilities and Operations, the Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations assists in providing leadership for daily management and oversight of recreation facilities, professional staff, and student employees overseeing the operations of those facilities.
Essential Functions
Leads the day-to-day facility management, operations, maintenance, reservations, and enhancement for Recreation and Wellbeing facilities, including the Recreation Center, Ascend Climbing Facility, Boyden Turf and Grass Facility.
Provide direct supervision and leadership to professional staff who assist with the day-to-day maintenance, and coordination of facility operations.
Leads the development and implementation of strategies and training of established emergency response protocols and procedures.
Assists with risk management practices for facilities and equipment.
Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and recommend changes to existing partnerships/MOUs and/or new opportunities to meet departmental priorities.
Provide recommendations of potential facility operational changes to RecWell Leadership team.
Assist with equipment budget management, in accordance with established financial policies and procedures. Includes monitoring of purchases, repairs, maintenance of the building and exercise equipment, and all other inventory.
Recruits, hires, and supervises student staff in area of function; supports the development of learning outcomes and student development practices for student staff.
Tracks work orders submitted to Facility Operations and other campus partners; manages internal RecWell maintenance system.
Assists the system administrator for software within areas of operation, the management of access, documentation, reporting; supports other staff utilizing software and platforms.
Other Functions
Performs related duties, as assigned, or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery, and other compliance requirements.
Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students, and contribute to student success.
Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders. Understands responsibilities, with respect to conflicts of interest, and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.
Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public University related information only in the performance of responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years in management of sport or recreation facilities.
Knowledge of best practices in facility management.
Supervision of full-time employees as well as student employees
Working knowledge of safety and risk management protocols.
Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills, including but not limited to strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
4-6 years experience working within a campus recreation setting.
First Aid CPR/AED Certification.
CPO/AFO Certification.
WSI, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment within a campus recreation setting.
Other physical demands: balancing, pulling/pushing, standing, climbing, carrying, bending, sitting, lifting, travel to other campuses.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 10am-6:00pm; required to work some nights and weekends.
Salary Information
Level 27
PSU Hiring Ranges (https://www.umass.edu/hr/documents/exempt-hiring-ranges)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload your resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Mar 21 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 22 2025 Eastern Daylight Time