Operations & Events Support Specialist (3:00 pm -11:30pm Tues- Saturday)

Job Summary Serves as a first point of contact for visiting guests and clients while inside facility. Provide direction and participate in managing/coordination of the daily operations with the John Lewis Student Center, Stamps Commons, Exhibition Hall, Pavilion, Historic Academy of Medicine, and West Village Dining Commons. Responsible for ensuring the management of event activities in all spaces, including AV. This position interacts on a consistent basis with co-workers, other Facilities staff, departmental personnel, faculty, students, clients, and guests. The position typically advises and counsels students, faculty, and staff. This position does not supervise employees. Responsibilities Ensure that customer requests for equipment and room set‑ups are met in a timely manner, including event set‑ups, equipment needs, and audio/video assistance. Assist facility leadership with executing emergency response within the facility in the event of an emergency. Lead and motivate a team of students in the absence of Operations and Events management. Operate a motor vehicle to move furniture and equipment; perform maintenance and minor repairs of equipment. Place furniture and equipment onto assistive equipment (hand truck, forklift, etc.) and transfer to moving van, truck, or within building; unload at new location. Deliver, set‑up, and break down tables, chairs, stages, audio‑visual equipment, and other needed equipment for campus events. Interact with and provide exceptional customer service to guests. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma. Other Required Qualifications: Valid Georgia Driver's License; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods; first contact for the guest services managers and emergency personnel beyond office hours as the facility is open 24/7. Required Experience: One to two years of job related experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications: Associate's Degree. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge and skills in staging processes and sequences, motor vehicle operation, use of hand tools and assembly skills, setting up audio/visual equipment such as projectors, computers, and audio systems. Experience working with students in a leadership capacity. Attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. Other Information Salary range: $16.17 - $19.60 per hour, depending on experience. Location: Atlanta, GA. Job grade: C5. This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card. This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr