Director of Programs

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date:01/13/2026Type of Position:Student Activities and EngagementWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:University RecreationDepartment's Website:www.urec.uark.eduSummary of Job Duties:The Director of Programs will provide functional leadership for the University Recreation programs, including Assessment, Sports Injury Clinic, Staff Development, UREC Outdoors, and UREC Sports. The Director of Programs will serve as a senior leadership position for the department, assisting the Executive Director in administrative duties requiring initiative, judgement, knowledge, and critical thinking. This position will directly supervise three full time professional staff members and a team of professionals, graduate assistants, and student staff. Responsibilities: Program Administration: Organize and direct program areas, coordinate and manage activities, supervise general day to day operations, determine needs, and set direction for program areas. Implement and maintain appropriate regulations and rules for participation in programs and resolve complaints and concerns with participants and staff. Assist the Executive Director with the departmental budget. Oversee revenue and expenditures for program areas. Develop and recommend policies and procedures regarding financial management to the Executive Director. Review and reconcile revenue-generating activities. Additional duties will include additional project management, assisting in the leadership of business services staff, point of contact for staff on a daily basis, leading staff meetings, and serving the department in additional capacities as needed. Department Administration: The Director of Programs will coordinate, supervise, and evaluate University Recreation Program Areas (Assessment, Sports Injury Clinic, Staff Development, UREC Outdoors and UREC Sports). Specific responsibilities include leadership as a senior staff member, compliance with departmental and university policies, and annual evaluations of personnel. Work closely with the Executive Director to help develop organizational structure, policies and procedures of UREC, personnel policies and procedures, and to monitor effective allocation of resources and facilities.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in Recreational Sports, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine or related field from an accredited institution of higher education At least eight years of experience in University/Collegiate campus recreation programsExperience developing and managing large budgetsApplicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.Experience supervising full time professionals with emphasis in campus recreation programsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with policy and procedure design Experience with the development and implementation of recreation programs to a large four-year institution Experience demonstrating computer literacy, emphasis in campus recreation software programsExperience having an active involvement in campus recreation and/or higher education professional organizationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of program design and implementation for campus recreation activitiesKnowledge of program and facility management softwareSkills necessary to manage full-time and graduate assistant staff membersAbility to monitor and forecast budgetsAbility to balance multiple assignments, deadlines, and tasksAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to teach, delegate, and evaluate staff and peersHas a sense of their own agency and social responsibility that includes others, their community, and the larger global context Additional Information:Salary Information:$77,000 - $92,000Required Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Information:Kristin DeAngeloExecutive Director