Operations Coordinator AS8748

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater seeks a Coordinator Operations to oversee recreation facilities, lead student leaders, and support a thriving campus community. You will help manage Colvin Recreation Center, Seretean Wellness Center, and Colvin Annex within the Department of Wellness.

The role emphasizes safe, clean, and welcoming facilities, operational excellence, and customer service, with responsibilities spanning staffing, payroll, budgeting, and risk management to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Recreation Management, Leisure Studies, Exercise Science or related field (degree conferred by start date)
• One year of related professional experience. A two-year Graduate Assistantship will be considered as 1-year full-time experience.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily facility operations, staffing, maintenance coordination, and policy enforcement.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating student Operations Attendants, Supervisors, and a Graduate Assistant Operations.
• Ensuring facilities meet high standards of cleanliness, appearance, and readiness via routine inspections.
• Supporting customer service by ensuring facilities are welcoming, clean, safe, and appropriately staffed.
• Assisting with payroll processing, budgeting, and inventory management for operational supplies, safety equipment, and facility resources.
• Contributing to risk management through safety audits, incident response, emergency preparedness planning, and staff training.
• Monitoring facility compliance with safety standards and best practices.
• Assisting with development and delivery of safety trainings for student staff, including emergency response and hazard recognition.
• Providing on-site supervision during evening and weekend hours as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Payroll

Budgeting

Customer service

Risk management

Safety training

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office Suite

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or related field

Master's in Recreation Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Time and attendance software

Job description

Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Dr. Jason Linsenmeyer, [e-mail]
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$45,000 - $56,000
Salary

About This Position

Join a team that believes recreation and wellness changes lives. As the Coordinator Operations, you'll lead meaningful programs, develop student leaders, and help create a thriving campus community.
The Coordinator Operations assists with the daily management of the Colvin Recreation Center, Seretean Wellness Center, and Colvin Annex within the Department of Wellness. This position plays a key role in maintaining safe, clean, efficient, and welcoming facilities while supporting operational excellence and risk management initiatives across the department.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting with daily facility operations, including staffing, maintenance coordination, and enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating student Operations Attendants, Operations Supervisors, and a Graduate Assistant Operations.
• Ensuring facilities meet high standards of cleanliness, appearance, and operational readiness through routine inspections.
• Supporting customer service excellence by ensuring facilities are welcoming, clean, safe, and appropriately staffed.
• Assisting with payroll processing, budgeting, and inventory management for operational supplies, safety equipment, and facility resources.
• Contributing to risk management efforts through safety audits, incident response procedures, emergency preparedness planning, and staff training.
• Monitoring facility compliance with departmental, university, and industry safety standards and best practices.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of safety training programs for student staff, with an emphasis on emergency response, hazard recognition, and facility protocols.
• Providing on-site supervision during evening and weekend hours as part of departmental operational coverage as necessary.

This position contributes to a positive and engaging experience for all patrons while enhancing the professional development and success of student employees throughout the Department of Wellness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Health Promotion, Recreation Management, Leisure Studies, Exercise Science or another related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• One year of related professional experience. A two-year Graduate Assistantship will be considered as 1-year of full-time experience.

Additional post-secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses:

CPR/AED/First Aid, CPR/AED/First Aid instructor within 90 days of hire

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:

Physical Requirement: Must be able to lift 25 pounds and occasionally more

Computer experience: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Recreation Management, Leisure Studies or related degree
• Two to three years' experience in recreation center operations to include hiring, training, and supervision of students. A completed two-year graduate assistantship in operations in a campus recreation setting. Two to three years of Operations experience in a supervisory environment.

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses:

Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional (RCRSP)

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:

Previous experience with time and attendance software.