Evening Union Facility & Events Manager

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks a Reitz Union Building Manager for main campus Gainesville. This evening shift role (4:00pm–12:00am) manages on-site operations, staff, and events, ensuring safety, service quality, and timely reporting.

Strong oversight, coordination with police, and event support are required. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating with event teams, preparing rooms and AV, and maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and oversight to all staff on duty during assigned shift, including housekeeping, maintenance, productions, and event coordinators; guide operations and resolve issues.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment by monitoring facility activity and coordinating with University Police and emergency personnel.
• Open and close the facility according to procedures.
• Conduct regular facility inspections for operational, maintenance, safety, and security concerns.
• Respond to facility emergencies and incidents; coordinate resources and document actions.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism and customer service.
• Serve as facility management representative for meetings, conferences, and events.
• Collaborate with event staff and clients to ensure successful events and experiences.
• Review event diagrams and ensure rooms and AV equipment are prepared.
• Assist with room setups, event transitions, and equipment staging.
• Monitor event operations and provide coaching to maintain service standards.
• Troubleshoot facility and AV issues and coordinate solutions.
• Ensure timely access to event spaces and responsive guest service.
• Assist hotel staff with facility concerns by guests.

Skills

Building operations

Facility management

Event management

Communication skills

Guest relations

Education

High school diploma

College coursework substitution

Tools

Scheduling software

Audio-visual systems

Common business applications

Job description

University of Florida seeks a Reitz Union Building Manager for main campus Gainesville. This evening shift role (4:00pm–12:00am) manages on-site operations, staff, and events, ensuring safety, service quality, and timely reporting.

Strong oversight, coordination with police, and event support are required. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating with event teams, preparing rooms and AV, and maintaining safety and compliance.