Student Center Operations Specialist: Evenings & Weekends

University of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Student Center Operations Specialist to support evening and weekend operations of the Gatton Student Center and The 90. This role ensures safe, welcoming, and efficient facility operations with a visible presence, event support, and daily administrative tasks.

You will be a key resource for students, guests, and campus partners, delivering top-notch customer service, managing access, and assisting with staff scheduling and operational processes to enhance

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible presence throughout the Gatton Student Center and The 90.
• Assist with building openings and closures to ensure facilities are safe, secure, and ready for use.
• Monitor facility conditions, report maintenance concerns, and communicate security or safety issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Manage access control systems and assist with building security procedures.
• Provide guest service desk coverage as needed, delivering exceptional customer service to students, visitors, and campus partners.
• Support student employee operations by assisting with scheduling and related administrative tasks.
• Oversee the lost and found process, ensuring items are properly documented and managed.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Student Center Operations Specialist to support evening and weekend operations of the Gatton Student Center and The 90. This role ensures safe, welcoming, and efficient facility operations with a visible presence, event support, and daily administrative tasks.

You will be a key resource for students, guests, and campus partners, delivering top-notch customer service, managing access, and assisting with staff scheduling and operational processes to enhance