Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 820601 - UREC Administration
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some nights and weekends as needed for staff training and events.
Job Summary: The UREC Student Employment Manager oversees and plans all student personnel functions for the department to include centralized hiring, onboarding, training processes, payroll oversight, and skills/leadership development programs for ~400 undergraduate and graduate student employees. Provides experiential learning programs and services which foster engagement in campus life and maximize the student learning experience. Supports University Recreation’s mission to serve as a provider of activities, services, and employment opportunities that accentuate the needs and desires of the University community.
Additional Department Summary: Complements the academic mission of the University by providing experiential learning programs and services which foster engagement in campus life and maximize the student learning experience. Collaborates with department coordinators/directors in developing platforms to provide consistent communication of department mission, goals, and expectations to all current and incoming student employees. Leads student employee engagement committee to improve the UREC student employment experience. Oversees student employee awards and annual staff recognition events. Contributes to the department’s strategic plan and assessment goals. Maintains, compiles, and reports statistical data valuable to the department.
Advises new hires on timely completion of onboarding requirements – I-9/tax withholding forms, certification requirements, compliance training, data security standards training, confidentiality and FERPA compliance agreements. Coordinates student staff orientation and training to include risk management and emergency response training, safety certification requirements, customer service training, and additional departmental information. Evaluates all student staff roles to develop common learning outcomes and plan for assessment using focus groups, surveys, evaluations, and other measurements. Sets benchmarks for assessment of student staff engagement and retention, work performance, and learning outcomes.
Advises hiring managers regarding rules, regulations, and policies related to student employment, including enrollment requirements for on-campus employment, work-hour limit policies, federal work-study requirements, international student employment policies, graduate assistantship recruitment and employment policies. Works with other campus departments, local/regional agencies to recruit outstanding employees. Coordinates student recruitment and hiring process to include marketing, application review, interviews, and contract development. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Effective customer relations skills. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience in the training and supervision of student employees to accomplish department and program objectives. Ability to prioritize multiple work responsibilities in time-sensitive situations, work with limited supervision, supervise and delegate work to student staff, and exercise good judgment. Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, database management, etc.). Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree and three (3) years of full-time recreation experience working in a student development and supervisory role.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
