Student Center Operations Lead: Events & Facilities

Texas A&M University; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi seeks an Operations Coordinator to manage the daily operation of the University Center, oversee events, supervise student staff, and coordinate safety and risk management. You will lead evening/weekend coverage and collaborate with Facilities Services to ensure excellent service.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and hospitality or related experience, with strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Two years in hospitality or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings on short notice.
• Experience with student union operations and services.
• Experience coordinating event logistics and support.
• Experience with facility management and building operations.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of risk management principles.
• Knowledge of building safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of fire and life safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of the University Center.
• Conduct opening and closing building inspections.
• Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and operational.
• Monitor building systems and report maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate with Facilities Services regarding repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with building access, keys, alarms, and security procedures.
• Maintain inventory of operational supplies and equipment.
• Inspect meeting rooms and public spaces for readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
• Perform routine facility inspections.
• Coordinate minor repairs.
• Monitor furniture condition.
• Report deferred maintenance issues.
• Assist with equipment replacement planning.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct routine safety inspections.
• Monitor emergency equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, fire safety, and university policies.
• Respond to facility emergencies.
• Complete incident and accident reports.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning.
• Serve on emergency response teams when needed.
• Coordinate operational logistics for meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Review event setup requirements and ensure accurate implementation.
• Supervise room setups and furniture configurations.
• Coordinate event changeovers.
• Ensure compliance with fire code, occupancy limits, and safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues during events.
• Provide after-hours support for evening and weekend programs.
• Assist with large-scale campus events, commencement activities, orientation, and signature university events.
• Assist with operation of meeting room technology.
• Troubleshoot audiovisual equipment.
• Support wireless presentation systems.
• Coordinate with Information Technology and AV staff regarding technology issues.
• Maintain operational technology inventory.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Event coordination

Facility operations

Customer service

Risk management

ADA compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Meeting room technology

AV equipment

Wireless presentation systems

Job description

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi seeks an Operations Coordinator to manage the daily operation of the University Center, oversee events, supervise student staff, and coordinate safety and risk management. You will lead evening/weekend coverage and collaborate with Facilities Services to ensure excellent service.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and hospitality or related experience, with strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.