Facilities & Operations Lead, Campus Recreation

UMBC: Recent Jobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

UMBC is seeking an Assistant Director for Facility & Operations to lead the Retriever Activities Center’s day-to-day operations, schedule events, and coordinate campus collaborations. This on-site role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support events and safety measures.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in facility or recreation operations, strong leadership, and experience supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, facility management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in facility operations, recreation management, athletics, or event operations.
• Experience supervising professional and/or student staff.
• Experience using facility scheduling and operational management software.
• Strong knowledge of risk management practices and event operations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations and lead daily management of Retriever Activities Center.
• Coordinate event scheduling and collaborate with campus partners.
• Ensure security, access control, and risk management across facilities.
• Develop staff and supervise both professional and student employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Event operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation/sports management/facility management or related field

Master's degree in recreation/sports management/facility management or related field

Tools

Facility scheduling software

Operational management software

Job description

UMBC is seeking an Assistant Director for Facility & Operations to lead the Retriever Activities Center’s day-to-day operations, schedule events, and coordinate campus collaborations. This on-site role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support events and safety measures.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in facility or recreation operations, strong leadership, and experience supervising staff.