Alumni Center Facilities & Events Manager

Purdue for Life Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) and Roth retirement plans

Employer retirement contribution (10%)

Tuition discounts for Purdue programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a facilities administrator to oversee the Dauch Alumni Center operations and events. You will manage space, scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination to ensure high-quality experiences for alumni and guests.

The role requires strong organizational skills, supervisory experience, and familiarity with campus policies. The position is on-site at the Dauch Alumni Center with occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with facilities administration.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with Purdue University business operations and procedures/policy, is preferred.
• Event management/coordination preferred.
• Associates degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as building deputy for the Dauch Alumni Center (DAC).
• Manage, schedule, coordinate, and oversee all scheduled meetings/events in Dauch event space.
• Coordinate and execute Dauch staff engagement events
• Regularly inspect facility to ensure a high standard for alumni and guests.
• Oversee space management for DAC, including office assignments, moves, changes and additions.
• Manage annual operating budget for the Dauch facilities and Dauch event services.
• Coordinate and manage invoicing, billing, purchasing, and vendor payment processes for Dauch events & facilities,
• Plan future renovations and repairs for DAC.
• Review, maintain, and communicate policies and procedures for building usage and operations.
• Maintain and communicate emergency plan information, security access policies and schedules.
• Manage Purdue for Life Foundation mail/communications center, including the distribution of U.S. and campus mail, FedEx, and other expedited services; oversee shipping and receiving for the facility.
• Ensure compliance with office standards, which includes all repairs and relationships with zone workers.
• Maintain all keys, pass cards, and security cameras for the Dauch Alumni Center to control facility access.
• Manage employee workspace allocation and office accommodations,
• Serve as curator of exhibits.
• Manage and ensure internal and external expectations are met for all events in the DAC.
• Coordinate and manage cleaning of operational areas not cleaned by Purdue Building Services.
• Supervise Facility Utility Worker.
• Review and recommend operational changes as appropriate.
• Manage kitchen catering operations.
• Interview, hire, train, schedule and supervise multiple student worker staff.
• Coordinate building services staff for building maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Problem solving

Flex schedule

Basic computer skills

OSHA/ADA knowledge

Education

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Facilities software

Job description

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a facilities administrator to oversee the Dauch Alumni Center operations and events. You will manage space, scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination to ensure high-quality experiences for alumni and guests.

The role requires strong organizational skills, supervisory experience, and familiarity with campus policies. The position is on-site at the Dauch Alumni Center with occasional evenings/weekends.