Associate Director of Facilities and Operations

Job no: 499331

Work type: Non-Classified/Professional

Location: Boise, ID

Categories: Campus Recreation, Student Services, Senior-Level

Department Overview:

You will join a team that is creating an exciting environment, values collaboration and teamwork, and is welcoming to all Boise State students, faculty and staff. We are creating a workplace that values the voices and contributions of employees at all levels, listens, and responds to our community.

This is the perfect job for you if you:

• Love leading dynamic teams and keeping complex facilities running smoothly.
• Take pride in creating safe, clean, and welcoming spaces for the campus community.
• Excel at juggling budgets, projects, and priorities with precision and purpose.
• Enjoy collaborating across campus to solve problems and enhance student life.
• Are passionate about recreation's role in wellness, belonging, and student success.

You will have the opportunity to:

Manage a large team typically consisting of both experienced professionals and subordinate Managers.

Serve as the organizer of a coordinated and unified system of maintenance and custodial delivery for each area of campus recreation.

Develop and evaluate policies and procedures to ensure that facility use is in compliance with established departmental and university guidelines.

Assist with Capital improvement projects that are responsive to student needs and national trends

Oversee all incident and accident and critical incident reporting, including staff training and development surrounding incidents and accidents, sharing reports with appropriate staff members, follow up and assessment as necessary

Determine objectives, develop strategies and policies, manage human, financial, and physical resources

Monitor, maintain, and evaluate all assigned Budget accounts related to areas of supervision

Coordinate, review and assess all Student Recreation Center risk management planning and administration for Campus Recreation

Determine campus strategies for a program with campus wide impact.

Assist with CPR and First Aid training of Campus Recreation employees

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• The Associate Director must have demonstrated experience in recruiting, hiring, and training professional staff employees within a large, complex recreational facility.
• The Associate Director must be knowledgeable and experienced in risk management and safety practices as well as the methods utilized to train staff members on industry best practices.
• The Associate Director must be knowledgeable and experienced in managing regular and preventative maintenance and custodial operations within a large, complex recreational facility.
• The Associate Director must have demonstrated experience in the development and administration of a large, complex operating budget.
• The Associate Director must have demonstrated experience in project management and space planning.
• The Associate Director must possess strong organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential for success for all staffing areas.

Demonstrated strong conflict management skills and the ability to adjudicate conflict.

At a minimum you should have:

Bachelor's Degree and 7 years experience or equivalent including 3 years managerial experience

The preferred candidate will have:

Two or more years of experience supervising full-time professional and/or classified staff at an Assistant Director level or higher at a recreation center.

Two or more years of experience supervising custodial and/or maintenance professionals at the Assistant Director level or higher at a recreation center.

Two or more years of experience leading and/or coordinating capital construction projects at the Assistant Director level or higher.

Two or more years of experience developing and leading departmental risk management initiatives at the Assistant Director level or higher at a higher education institution.

Two or more years of experience supporting a facility with a pool and aquatics program at a higher education institution.

Experience in oral and written communication such as teaching: developing/delivering presentation content/materials; writing reports, proposals, professional correspondence, manuals; etc.

Experience working with a recreation-based membership management software application platform (Innosoft Fusion preferred)

Experience with facility management software (Connect 2 Concepts preferred)

Engagement in NIRSA, AORE, or other recreation professional associations

Experience programming or service delivery for a variety of communities

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range is $75,000-$80,000 annually and is commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue throughout the application period. The deadline for application is Nov. 9, 2025. Applications received after that point may be considered if the position is not filled from the finalist pool.

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)

Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service

10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)

11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)

Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages

Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

See our full benefits page for more information

Required Application Materials:

Resume or CV detailing work history, education, and qualifications

Cover letter addressing interest in this specific position

Three references, including at least one direct supervisor

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

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Advertised: October 20, 2025 Mountain Daylight Time

Applications close: November 9, :55 PM Mountain Standard Time