Operations Supervisor, Event Supervisor

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and

Sick time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Operations Supervisor to support Event Operations within Transportation Services. You will help manage daily and event operations, act as the primary operational decision-maker during shifts, resolve customer concerns, and coordinate staffing and parking facilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, customer service, problem-solving, and timely decisions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Background checks required; motor vehicle records check and valid driver’s license are required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support daily and event operations within Transportation Services.
• Serve as the primary operational decision-maker during assigned shifts and resolve customer concerns.
• Coordinate staffing resources and manage parking facilities; ensure service excellence across operations.
• Develop staff, enforce policies, and promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Transportation Services is seeking a Operation Supervisor to support Event Operations for Transportation Services. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supporting daily and event operations and other field activities withing Transportation Services. This position serves as the primary operational decision-maker during assigned shifts and is empowered to resolve customer concerns, manage staffing resources, direct field operations, coordinate parking facilities, and ensure service excellence across parking decks, visitor operations, enforcement activities, and events.

The supervisor maintains responsibility for the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of parking and transportation services while exercising independent judgment in operational matters. The role requires strong leadership, customer service expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make timely decisions with minimal management intervention. Supervisors are expected to support organizational goals by developing staff, maintaining operational continuity, enforcing policies and procedures, and fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

This is a 4 day a week, 10 hour day position, with the primary work days of Sunday through Wednesday, 10 am. to 9 pm, with mandatory overtime for large events.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary range: $44,628.00 - $64,668.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page .

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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