Facility Coordinator

Facility Coordinator

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Facility Coordinator.

Position Details


Location
Hattiesburg


118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States


Division
Aux Student Affairs


Position Type
Staff


Employment Status
Full Time


Grant Funded
No


Pay Grade


E07

Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled


Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary The Facility Coordinator manages the daily operations of the PayneCenter, Intramural Fields, and Pride Field, ensuring facilities are properlymaintained and operational for recreational programs and special events. Thisposition supervises a staff of approximately forty student employees and twograduate assistants while coordinating facility coverage and daily activities.The role is responsible for scheduling and coordinating facility reservations,meeting with clients regarding event needs, and overseeing event setup andbreakdown operations. Additionally, the position supports a safe, organized,and customer focused environment for students, staff, and campus visitors. PrimaryJob Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinates, supervises, and provides specific instructions for all facility set-up and breakdown of functions. Assists the Associate Director and other staff with special events and tasks as required.
2. Hires, trains, evaluates, and disciplines student employees for equipment issue, facility supervisor, fitness attendant, pride field, special event staff, sales office and welcome center operation. Must possess good customer service skills.Performs general office duties.
3. Makes daily deposits to include cash, check, credit card, and USM charge; maintains petty cash banks, and reconciles monthly income reports.Initiates invoices, tracks and collects accounts receivables.
4. Communicates, discusses, and determines facility reservation needs for potential clients, Intramural Sports, and Kinesiology Department by providing guidance and advice with the assistance of the Associate Director. Assists the Associate Director and other staff with special events and tasks as required.
5. Prepares and completes Proposal Confirmation Agreement and sends copy to clients. Coordinates, supervises, and provides specific instructions for all facility set-up and breakdown of functions.
6. Coordinates informal recreation and collaborates on facility usage for other programs. Monitors and develops reports on equipment usage and facility usage.
7. Supervises maintenance and preventative maintenance of Payne Center and other facilities. Tours and inspects facility for safety, security, and damage.
8. Serves as professional staff (rotating night and weekend) on duty for overall management and supervision of all staff, programs, and facilities to include opening and closing facilities and handling customer-related situations and emergencies.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

MinimumQualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university inSport Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of educationand experience. Two (2) years of experience managing facilities. Must have avalid Driver's License. Must have American Red Cross First Aid training andCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for the Professional Rescueror an equivalent certification.

Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of current facility management trends and operational best practices
• Ability to hire, train, supervise, and evaluate employees
• Ability to develop, manage, and monitor budgets for multifaceted programs and operations
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships
• Skills and knowledge necessary to maintain and oversee facility operations and maintenance activities

PreferredQualifications Master'sdegree from an accredited college or university in Sport Administration orrelated field. Must have experience supervising at least one graduate assistantor coordinator in a collegiate recreation setting. Must have a certification asan Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid (FA) Instructor.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.


We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.