Posted: 15-Oct-25
Location: Miami, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $ 70,000
Internal Number: 536170
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director manages and supports day-to-day operations of all facilities, programming, and services of the department. Provides oversight for recreational programs, facilities, and services to the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) and Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) communities through the operation and administration of aquatics, sport clubs, fitness and wellbeing, informal recreation, intramural sports, marketing, membership/outreach, outdoor adventure, student development, reservation/rentals, special events, outdoor walking/jogging trail, tennis and pickleball. This position will report directly to the Associate Director of Facility Operations.
- Manages and supports the day-to-day operations of all recreation facilities including the Wellness and Recreation Centers, aquatics center, outdoor turf complexes, high ropes course, outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, outdoor walking/jogging trail, and outdoor tennis/pickleball courts.
- Recruits, hires, trains, mentors, and evaluates 150 student employees including building supervisors, facility attendants and event student staff. Provides students with opportunities to obtain leadership experience through direct management of facilities.
- Assists in the development and management of assigned budgets including short and long-term capital replacement plans. Recommends purchases of equipment for assigned facility areas ensuring compliance with department best practices and university policies.
- Develops and maintains area specific manuals and training sessions related to facilities policies and procedures including Fusion.
- Collaborates with Membership & Outreach to effectively solve customer service issue.
- Manages informal recreation activities and schedules.
- Supervises, mentors, and motivates Coordinators of Facilities and Operations. Provides ongoing support and professional development opportunities for direct reports.
- Prepares and approves student employee payroll.
- Communicates and supports department goals and objectives that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.
- Assists in the development and ongoing review of facility guidelines to ensure a safe recreational environment.
- Assists in the development of assessment and evaluations tools to improve facility operations and services. Provides ongoing feedback and recommendation on facility and operations enhancements.
- Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
- Provides ongoing support for programming, services, reservations, and rentals.
- Assists with the development and implementation of all risk management plans and trainings for Campus Recreation. Ensures all facilities follow State and Federal statues, industry standards and best practices.
- Oversees preparation for the conversion to hurricane shelter for Monroe County as needed. Serves as Shelter Manager when necessary.
- Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
- Handles sensitive cardholder information and/or processes credit cards transactions for the department/unit
Working Condition(s)
Operating University Vehicles (all types)
Other Information
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Travel to FIU Campus
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel locally
Work Schedule
- Begin time: 8:30 AM
- End time: 5:00 PM
- Flexible
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in a related field; OR Master's degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field. CPR/Standard First Aid Certification or must obtain certification within 45 days of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Five (5) years of supervisory experience of full-time staff in collegiate recreation preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirement
- Driver's License Check
- Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Travel to FIU Campus
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel locally