Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is currently accepting applications for the position of Director.
Position:The primary role of the Director, Touch of Nature position is to direct the overall operations of the Touch of Nature Environmental Center. Duties include but are not limited to: oversee outdoor research laboratories for faculty, staff and students studying quality academic pursuits in the natural environment (i.e. therapeutic recreation, environmental studies, etc.); serve as liaison with university academic units that provide research, teaching, and service opportunities; supervise facility operations - lodging, food services, and grounds maintenance; supervise all educational camp programs and services as well as oversee all program budgets - Environmental Education program, Therapeutic Recreation program, Underway Adventures program, Camp Little Giant, retreats and events. Supervise all administrative operations - fiscal, personnel (recruitment and retention), marketing and sales, program development and delivery, communications, and public relations; develop annual and long-range plans for facility operation, maintenance, and program development; develop alternative usage strategies for the Touch of Nature facilities that promote patronage from public, private, and university groups and create positive revenue streams to support the operation; ensure overall operations comply with University policies and procedures; maintain positive working relationships among department's faculty and staff, university personnel, representatives of user groups and external public.
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Requirements:Master's degree in: outdoor education, therapeutic recreation, environmental education, administration, recreational education, business, public administration, or related field. Three years’ experience in program administration with evidence of budget management and supervisory experience with staff, program development, promotion and implementation, and facility operations.
This is a security-sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.
Application: Apply by submitting a letter of interest, current resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references by email, fax, or mail to:
Chair, Director of Touch of Nature Environmental Center
Anthony Hall
1265 Lincoln Drive, Mail Code 4315
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618/453-3401
Fax: 618/453-3747
Email:
Application consideration will begin January 13, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.
SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.