Contemplative Commons Operations Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Contemplative Sciences Center is seeking an Operations Coordinator to manage daily operations of the Contemplative Commons in Charlottesville. You will supervise Operations Assistants, maintain facilities, assist programs and events, and ensure the building is secured at day’s end.

The role collaborates with faculty and event organizers, documents procedures, tracks inventory, and supports safety and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher; more experience accepted.
• Experience with facilities or operations in higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule Operations Assistants, ensuring readiness and guest interactions.
• Oversee care and upkeep of Contemplative Commons facilities and spaces.
• Support setup, execution, and breakdown of events and programs.
• Act as point of contact for emergency preparedness and safety during events.
• Monitor daily readiness and cleanliness; submit maintenance requests.
• Ensure proper closing and securing of the building each day.
• Document procedures for space usage, storage, and access; track supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

AV troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Eventbrite

25Live

Job description

The University of Virginia's Contemplative Sciences Center is seeking an Operations Coordinator to manage daily operations of the Contemplative Commons in Charlottesville. You will supervise Operations Assistants, maintain facilities, assist programs and events, and ensure the building is secured at day’s end.

The role collaborates with faculty and event organizers, documents procedures, tracks inventory, and supports safety and emergency readiness.