Operations Coordinator, School of Humanities, Arts, and Public Engagement

Operations Coordinator, School of Humanities, Arts, and Public Engagement Location: Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA. Benefits Health, dental, and tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Competitive retirement matching. Vacation and sick time. 15 paid holidays per year. Opportunities to engage with the community (staff chapel, wellness program). Job Summary PLNU is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Operations Coordinator to support the School of Humanities, Arts, and Public Engagement. This role plays a key part in coordinating academic programs, events, and daily operations while partnering closely with faculty, staff, and students. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, student-focused environment. Salary Pay range $24.90 - $26.89. Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate's experience, education, skills, and other factors, including internal equity and university funding resources. Job Status Full time. What We're Looking For Experience coordinating complex schedules, events, or programs across multiple stakeholders. Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. High level of organization with exceptional attention to detail. Proactive problem‑solver who can anticipate needs and take initiative. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. Ability to analyze and track data to support program and operational decisions. Experience supporting events, including logistics, communication, and execution. Comfort working with systems and technology to manage workflows and information. Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information. Demonstrated commitment to supporting diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment. What You'll Be Doing Coordinate course scheduling processes and ensure accuracy within Workday systems. Support faculty and academic operations including advising coordination and exam scheduling. Plan and execute events such as program activities, conferences, and student engagement initiatives. Provide administrative support for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding faculty and student workers. Manage program communications including social media, newsletters, and outreach efforts. Track and support program budgets, expenses, and scholarship processes. Partner with campus departments to coordinate student services and program needs. Support assessment, accreditation, and reporting processes through data collection and organization. Oversee building coordination needs including facilities requests and space organization. Provide comprehensive administrative support including scheduling, purchasing, travel coordination, and records management. Minimum Qualifications One or more years of administrative work experience. Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and Workday. Ability to compose written materials using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and format. Strong organization skills, dependability in follow‑through, adaptability, and ability to take initiative, work independently, make decisions, handle stress, and maintain confidentiality of information. Competent multi‑tasking skills required, including being able to maintain workflow despite frequent interruptions. Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. Willingness to support and engage with people from diverse walks of life, including students, staff, faculty, and school community partners. Commitment to a set work schedule (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm), but flexibility with occasional schedule shifts due to program events, including late evenings and weekends (approximately 3-5 times per semester). Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. Staff must live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant. Job offer contingent on successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local 'Fair Chance' laws. Desired Qualifications Two or more years of administrative work experience, preferably in higher education. Experience in coordinating groups of people, tasks, schedules, events, and physical spaces. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Mac products, and any mass mailing software. Demonstrated understanding of social media and familiarity with current trends in social media. Familiarity with some artificial intelligence (AI) models and willingness to learn how to effectively use them in the workplace. Ability to quickly learn and assist in the implementation of new software. Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work as a team player. Physical Requirements Work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting, standing for extended periods of time. Use of computer equipment: keyboard, mouse, monitor. Vision to read digital and paper documents, e‑mail, and other correspondence. Mobility to move between buildings that house the programs. Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Ability to travel locally for job‑related duties. Ability to stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs throughout the day. Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Point Loma Nazarene University