Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Overview:

Position Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement all activities associated with Outdoor Adventures.
• Oversee reservations and other associated purchases for programs.
• Oversee the utilization and management of software including but not limited to information systems, scheduling, registration systems, and applications

• Recruit, select, hire, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate staff and interns and all other student personnel needed for the implementation and management of programs.
• Coordinate payroll for all student employee positions

• Assist with program marketing initiatives to recruit and retain active participation in programs and rentals to include developing and implementing promotions, publications, and marketing strategies that encourage and invite participation. This may include development and management of brochures, schedules, fliers, websites, and social media

• Coordinate daily equipment management including maintenance and equipment inventory of equipment including, but is not limited to, bikes, skis, boats, and camping gear.
• Assist in facilitating custodial and facility work requests for the Adventure Center.
• Assist in the development and ensure the implementation of a risk management and emergency response plan for programs

• Lead groups of all sizes with diverse ages, abilities, needs and wants. Individualizes activities using sound judgement and effectively manages risk.
• Responsible for the health and safety of participants.
• Represent NIU Athletics and Recreation and Wellness in a positive manner; provides general recreation information and answers inquiries as needed; receives and resolves guest concerns and complaints; collects and deposits program fees.

• Serve as an integral member of Recreation by actively participating and contributing in staff meetings, training, and development activities.
• Provide assistance with special events and other tasks assigned by the Associate Director of External Affairs and/or the Assistant Athletic Director of Recreation

• Oversee the development of participant and student employee programs and assessments that demonstrate evidence of learning.
• Assist in the preparation of semester and annual reports demonstrating evidence of program accomplishments and learning outcomes.
• Maintain required records and reports to measure programming effectiveness.
• Manage all administrative duties such as reservations, email, and correspondence.
• Complete other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Oversee budget for the program.

• Oversee the handling of funds such as cash register operations, reconciliation, daily deposits, and working funds.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service):

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service):

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. One (1) year Outdoor Adventure program experience within a university setting.
3. One (1) year supervisory experience.
4. One (1) year of budget planning/fiscal management experience.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS):

Salary: Commensurate with experience; Offers a robust benefits package

Application Procedure:

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
   • If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
4. Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Program Coordinator for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
• Applicants must be a current citizen or resident of the State of Illinois to move forward in the hiring process.

EEO Statement Summary: