Facilities & Events Senior Manager — Alumni Center

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year

Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth

10% employer retirement contribution

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition discounts at Purdue University

Job summary

Purdue For Life Foundation in West Lafayette, Indiana, seeks a Sr Manager, Facilities & Event Services to lead building operations at the Dauch Alumni Center. You will oversee all scheduled meetings/events, space management, budgeting, vendor payments, and staff supervision, ensuring a high standard of service for alumni and guests.

The role requires strong customer service, excellent organization, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings, with supervision

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with facilities administration required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Purdue University business operations/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 orientation

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and problem-solving

Prioritization and deadline management

Flex schedule including weekends/eveni

Basic computer skills

OSHA/ADA compliance and office safety

Education

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Purdue For Life Foundation in West Lafayette, Indiana, seeks a Sr Manager, Facilities & Event Services to lead building operations at the Dauch Alumni Center. You will oversee all scheduled meetings/events, space management, budgeting, vendor payments, and staff supervision, ensuring a high standard of service for alumni and guests.

The role requires strong customer service, excellent organization, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings, with supervision