Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Looking for University Center Operations Coordinator Full Time

Job Title
University Center Operations Coordinator

Agency
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Department
Student Life

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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GLIMPSE INTO THE JOB

The University Center (UC) Operations Coordinator will manage the University Center’s multi-media, audio/visual, lighting, technical and production needs, providing excellent service to all customers. The Operations Coordinator will assist and support the UC staff with meeting room set-ups, student staff supervision, and training.

OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE

Technical Support – 70%

• Communicate with clients to identify technical needs before, during and after events. Work with performers, keynote speakers, etc. to coordinate technical efforts and end-user support in spaces managed by the UC.
• Ensure all technical, sound, lighting and safety equipment in the University Center are in satisfactory working condition.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all lighting and sound equipment used in the University Center as required by TAMU-CC policy.
• Ensure quality service, programmatic success, participant safety and facility security and cleanliness. Ensure safety of users and staff as well as security of facilities. Document any safety and security concerns following established protocols.
• Monitor budget including equipment, supplies, promotional materials, etc.; purchase supplies as needed following established procedures and policies.
• Research and recommend new equipment or updates to existing technical, lighting, audio, and sound equipment.
• Serve as a member of the UC staff, assisting with department activities such as event management, emergency preparations and evacuations, strategic planning, annual goal setting and budget development.

Operations Support – 25%

• Assist with supervision of operations crew student staff; interview, hire, train, motivate and evaluate student employees. Clearly define performance expectations, ensure accountability, and provides ongoing informal feedback, coaching and mentoring.
• Assist with creation and delivery of departmental student staff training including creating, updating, and modifying A/V training documents, manuals, and handbooks.

Administrative & Other Duties – 5%

• Participate in university councils, committees and working groups.
• Prepare reports for review and approval by supervisor.
• Report maintenance and custodial needs and/or issues. Submit work orders and/or communicate issues with supervisor.
• Inspect and conduct preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Associate’s degree
• Five years of related experience
• Additional education may be considered as a substitution; Bachelor and 3 years of related experience and Master’s and 1 year or related experience.
• Experience with AV equipment and systems and digital platforms, including setup and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of principles of audio, video, and interactive media production.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in equipment or software.
• Knowledge of safety and security measures appropriate to work performed.
• Knowledge of copyright law and its applications to A/V materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships in a customer service environment.
• Ability to keep, and to supervise the keeping of, complex records through electronic formats.
• Employee supervisory experience.
• Ability to learn and retain university and departmental policies and procedures; names of key departmental people; locations of departments, buildings, rooms, equipment, etc.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer skills to communicate courteously and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and public.
• Ability to work frequent evening/weekend work on short notice.
• Ability to lift/move fifty pounds.

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Audio/visual media set-up experience preferred.
• Experience in the operation of a college union.
• Experience with Crestron Audio Systems.
• Have an in-depth understanding of broadcast audio, and video, multimedia, VTC (video teleconferencing) systems, video and audio streaming technologies and standards.
• Considerable knowledge of audio and video recording techniques.
• Knowledge and or experience with EMS scheduling software and All Seated diagram software.

SALARY: $46,000/annually, approximately ($3,833.34/monthly)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/University-Center-Operations-Coordinator_R-068814

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