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Title: Executive Director for Well-being and Recreation
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Vice President Student Affairs
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Executive Director provides visionary leadership to division-wide well-being and recreation efforts, including the supervision of Campus Recreation, Health Promotion and Wellness, Student Counseling Services, Student Health Services, and Redbird Esports; leads comprehensive strategic planning, goal setting, and assessment initiatives; oversees the short- and long-term financial model supporting programs, services, facilities, and operations; and provides leadership and visibility for well-being and recreation as a campus priority in collaboration with internal and external partners.

The Executive Director is a member of the senior leadership team for the Division of Student Affairs and works in strong collaboration with campus partners in prioritizing well-being and recreation for students, faculty, staff, and guests to the University.

Additional Information

Welcome to the Division of Student Affairs at Illinois State University

Leadership Profile

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in higher education administration, public health, counseling, psychology, business administration, recreation, or related field.
2. Minimum of seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, health promotion, counseling, recreational programming, or health services within a higher education setting.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in well-being, mental health, and recreational services.
4. Extensive knowledge of best practices in talent development, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws.
5. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated track record working with cross-divisional committees or initiatives.
7. Experience in strategic planning, budget management, and program evaluation.
8. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive campus environment that prioritizes student success and well-being.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Advanced degree in public health, health care administration, psychology, education, social work, or related field.
2. Active in related professional associations.
3. Experience in facility operations and design, including the ability to integrate facility design and operations with organizational strategies to enhance workplace efficiency, safety, and employee well-being.

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

December 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the posting is filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Casey Vitalez, Administrative Associate, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, clvital@ilstu.edu, (309)438-1523.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.