Facilities Coordinator, Commons Operations

$52,500 - $59,000/Yr

University of Maryland

Full-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Facilities Coordinator for Commons Operations at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is responsible for overseeing the daily functions of Campus Life Operations, which includes managing facilities, the Campus Information Center, and the Gameroom. This role ensures a safe and welcoming atmosphere for the UMBC community while coordinating with campus partners to maintain and enhance the facility's operations.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day coordination of facility operations
• Overseeing student staff, including opening and closing the facility
• Responding to requests from the community
• Managing daily events held in the facility
• Overseeing staff development, training, and onboarding
• Emergency preparedness and response planning

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of experience in a student union/student activities office, building management/operations, audio/visual & building maintenance, emergency preparedness, staff supervision, customer service, or a related area
• Ability to nurture and maintain diverse, equitable, and inclusive work teams
• Active, visible, and accessible member of a team with a solution-oriented mentality
• Personable and responsive communication style capable of building strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Ability to plan for, track, and measure short and long-term objectives
• Ability to use multiple software platforms to efficiently communicate information between relevant stakeholders
• Ability to use vehicles to move equipment around campus

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in the supervision of student staff
• Capable of performing basic maintenance using handheld and power tools
• Ability to safely use ladders, aerial lifts, and vehicles not requiring additional licensure

Benefits

• Generous Leave including 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition Remission for 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of full-time employment
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans including the choice of joining the pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities