Executive Director for Well-being and Recreation

Illinois State University

Full-time - Executive

Educational Services

About the position

The Executive Director for Well-being and Recreation at Illinois State University provides visionary leadership for division-wide well-being and recreation initiatives. This role includes supervising various departments such as Campus Recreation, Health Promotion and Wellness, and Student Counseling Services. The Executive Director is responsible for strategic planning, financial oversight, and fostering collaboration among campus partners to prioritize well-being and recreation for the university community.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to well-being and recreation efforts across the division.
• Supervise Campus Recreation, Health Promotion and Wellness, Student Counseling Services, Student Health Services, and Redbird Esports.
• Lead comprehensive strategic planning, goal setting, and assessment initiatives.
• Oversee the financial model supporting programs, services, facilities, and operations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote well-being and recreation as a campus priority.

Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education administration, public health, counseling, psychology, business administration, recreation, or related field.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, health promotion, counseling, recreational programming, or health services within a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in well-being, mental health, and recreational services.
• Extensive knowledge of talent development best practices, including recruitment and performance management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-divisional committees or initiatives.
• Experience in strategic planning, budget management, and program evaluation.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive campus environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in public health, health care administration, psychology, education, social work, or related field.
• Active involvement in related professional associations.
• Experience in facility operations and design.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on experience