Operations Team Lead (Student Position)

K-State Student Union; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The K-State Student Union is seeking an Operations Coordinator Lead (Student Position) to coordinate daily facilities operations for event spaces and ensure readiness for events. You will support students, faculty, staff, and visitors with professional service and responsive event support.

This on-site role requires working up to 30 hours per week during the school session (40 hours during breaks; international students max 20 hours).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of Operations Coordinators to ensure tasks, event setups, and facility needs are completed accurately and on time.
• Review event reservation documents and coordinate room setups.
• Conduct walkthroughs of event spaces to verify room cleanliness, furniture and equipment placement, and readiness prior to events.
• Ensure meeting and event rooms are unlocked, secured, and maintained according to the event schedule.
• Serve as the primary operations contact for event coordinators during events, addressing setup concerns and last-minute needs.
• Assist with the setup and operation of audio/visual equipment and other event gear as needed.
• Coordinate with other Union departments to meet event and customer needs.
• Monitor the work of Operations Coordinators and provide direction and feedback.
• Assist the Building Manager with safety procedures and enforcement of policies.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety, and facility concerns to Union staff.
• Complete the Daily Event Report at the end of each shift.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to students, faculty, staff, event organizers, and visitors.
• Perform other operational duties as assigned to support Union operations.

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13675910

Please note: This position is ONLY available to current Kansas State University Students.

Summary

Responsible for coordinating daily facilities operations to ensure the Unions event spaces are properly set, facilities are event-ready, and customer and event needs are effectively supported.

Position Details

• Student Position
• Supervisory Responsibility: Lead only
• Work Schedule: Not to exceed 30 hours/week when school is in session

(eligible for 40 hours/week during school breaks). International students schedules cannot exceed 20 hours/week when school is in session.

Pay, Supervision, Close Date, Application Requirements

• Pay Rate: $11.25/hour
• Supervised By: Building Manager (Full-time staff)
• Close Date: Oct 31, 2026
• Application Requirements: Union application

Key Functions

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of Operations Coordinators to ensure assigned tasks, event setups, and facility needs are completed accurately and on time.
• Review event reservation documents and coordinate room setups.
• Conduct walkthroughs of event spaces to verify room cleanliness, furniture and equipment placement, and overall readiness prior to events.
• Ensure meeting and event rooms are unlocked, secured, and maintained according to the event schedule.
• Serve as the primary operations contact for event coordinators during events, addressing setup concerns, additional requests, and last-minute needs.
• Assist with the setup and operation of audio/visual equipment, sound systems, and other event equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with other Union departments to ensure event and customer needs are met.
• Monitor the work of Operations Coordinators and provide direction, assistance, and feedback to ensure effective completion of assigned duties.
• Assist the Building Manager with safety procedures, fire alarm procedures, and enforcement of applicable Student Union policies.
• Identify and report maintenance, repair, safety, and facility concerns to the appropriate Union staff.
• Complete required operational documentation, including the Daily Event Report, at the conclusion of each shift.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to students, faculty, staff, event organizers, and visitors.
• Perform other operational duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the Union.

Additional Information

• Is subject to possible changes in work schedule due to the operational needs of the department.
• This position is on-site and requires regular, routine, and predictable in-person attendance to effectively perform job duties.
• Plans appropriately for absences and assume personal accountability for work.
• Recognizes responsibilities and apply effective work habits and attitudes to meet work requirements.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The K-State Student Union actively seeks candidates whose commitments and contributions will advance the Unions commitment to the [Principles of Community](http://www.k-state.edu/about/community.html). [Policy on nondiscrimination](http://www.k-state.edu/nondiscrimination/).