Program Coordinator For Outdoor Adventures, UNLV Campus Recreational Services-Recreational Programming [R0125501]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Program Coordinator for Outdoor Adventures, UNLV Campus Recreational Services-Recreational Programming [R0125501]

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on line at http://www.unlv.edu

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

ROLE of the POSITION

The Program Coordinator is responsible for offering a wide variety of outdoor activities designed to promote positive lifetime skills, leadership development, and holistic well-being. Through the intentional use of student learning theory and student involvement, this position exists to provide and market recreational involvement opportunities in outdoor recreation, equipment rental services, bike repair services, bouldering wall open recreation, challenge course initiatives, leadership development, and team building.

Operational processes for outdoor adventures include:

• Create, implement, and assess program initiatives.
• Market, publicize, and promote outdoor programs through student outreach, orientation, social media, website, print materials, etc.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive assessment process to assess student learning outcomes and staff development.
• Implement risk management procedures, educate, and train staff and students to ensure all proper safety precautions are meeting expectations.
• Submit annual budget requests and record program purchases, income and staffing.
• Submit monthly program and participation numbers to the Associate Director.

• Contribute to departmental strategic planning and compile annual reports.
• Conduct pre-trip meetings with outdoor adventure participants, and provide professional leadership and oversight or equipment rental inventory services and protocol.
• Ensure participants complete travel form requirements: medical, assumption of risk, travel itinerary, private driver authorization, etc.
• Maintain equipment inventory, maintenance, and proper storage; performs regular inspections and checks to ensure equipment is in proper working order
• Develop an outdoor adventures schedule inclusive of a variety of pursuits for all abilities (20-40 per year).
• Develop and schedule team building workshops with department, student groups, and outside clients.
• Develop and schedule outdoor leadership and educational workshops for student groups
• Respond to emergencies on trip as a Wilderness First Responder.
• Schedule and supervise the bouldering wall and bike shop operations; including procurement of all required equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position requires a flexible work schedule to ensure coverage of all outdoor programs, which can include daily and overnight outdoor trips. The person selected for this position must be able to work evenings and weekends. A large part of the Program Coordinator role is the focus on intentional student development. Development and training of student employee's include:

• Select, train, supervise, mentor, audit, and evaluate student staff team and Graduate Assistant.
• Implement outdoor-specific training that includes leadership development, trip management, wilderness first aid, bike mechanics, rock climb setting techniques, workshops, audit review, and overall risk management.
• Builds supervisory relationships; sets expectations and holds staff accountable yet is able to provide recognition when it is due
• Provides leadership for student staff by providing continuing education to enhance skills that can be used in the classroom and are transferable to their desired career.
• Provide an environment of understanding for/of multicultural and diversity issues and topics.
• Implements end of the semester student and graduate assistant evaluations that includes strengths, challenges, and a developmental plan for the upcoming semester.
• Facilitates weekly supervisor meetings and provides opportunities for feedback and training.
• Work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement potential discipline and if necessary make recommendations for termination to the Associate Director

VACCINATION MANDATE POLICY

Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy, all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver request. All candidates for employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university and 1-year post bachelor's experience or 9 month's graduate assistantship experience leading outdoor trips. Wilderness First Responder certification required. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment. The finalists will be subject to a background check.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on August 2, 2021 and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Sarah Repman, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, "R0125501" in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

UNLV does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities, including admissions, on the basis of sex/gender pursuant to Title IX, or on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color or religion pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 of the NSHE Handbook. Reports of discriminatory misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and/or concerns about noncompliance with Title IX or any other anti-discrimination laws or policies should be directed to UNLV's Title IX Coordinator Michelle Sposito. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached through the online reporting form, by email at titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, by phone at (702) 895-4055, by mail at 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, 89154-1062, or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.

Job Category:

Administrative Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.