Camps and Conferences Director - Continuing Education - 21492ATTENTION:The School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a Director of Camps and Conferences (Camps and Clinics Director (OE012).The Director of Camps and Conferences at UW-Whitewater is responsible for campus-wide development and administration of more than 100 athletic and fine arts camps, field competitions, tournaments, institutes, seminars, conferences, workshops, emeriti events, clinics, and short-term classes that serve more than 18,000 participants annually. The Director is responsible for divisional planning and goal setting, the development and implementation of relevant policy, the supervision of permanent and seasonal staffs and student workers and has authority of an annual operating budget of approximately $4 million. Work is typically performed in the office five days a week with occasional remote work flexibility. Nights and weekend hours will be required, including during some holiday breaks.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- 3 years' experience in management and planning of programs
- Experience in an administrative, supervisory position
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneouslyPreferred Qualifications:
- Experience with finance and budgeting in a cost recovery model
- Experience with managing a multi-million dollar overall budget
- Experience in marketing and outreach through various media
- Demonstrated record of program development
- Demonstrated success as a collaborative leader and administrator
- Experience working on a university campus and with diverse clienteleKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drillsRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate campus-wide efforts in identifying, planning, and providing noncredit programming that addresses outreach needs and opportunities among regional constituencies and their communities
- Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and camp and/or clinic objectives
- Monitors the camp and/or conference budgets and approves expenditures to cover all costs including overhead
- Identifies opportunities for camp and/or clinic improvements or new service development
- Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing information related to camps and/or clinics
- Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes camp and/or clinic program objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources and alignment with the strategic plan
- Oversee coordination of services with parking, university housing, and food service for camps and conferences
- Foster entrepreneurial approaches to noncredit programming
- Provides leadership for Youth Protection compliance which will be implemented through a compliance specialist position that directly reports to the DirectorCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting annual salary of $80,000. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:Applications received by January 19, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-###-#### or ...@uww.edu.Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional referencesThis Job ID is 21492. #J-18808-Ljbffr