Operations Coordinator

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Coordinator for the Campus Center is responsible for scheduling, planning, and executing non-academic events on the Camden Campus, primarily for recognized student events. This role ensures efficient use of campus facilities, oversees event logistics, coordinates with internal and external service providers; specifically, student groups, and maintains financial and operational oversight. Through management of student employees, the role requires the management and execution of well-organized events that align with the university's objectives, ensuring all activities are professionally carried out. This includes seamless coordination between clients, vendors, and campus service providers to guarantee smooth operations.

In addition, this position provides support for the facilities and maintenance activities that occur in the Campus Center. As directed, they will provide assistance in the coordination of large and small singular building projects, and will also routinely assess maintenance needs of the building, submitting and following up on work orders as needed. This position will have a large responsibility in regularly and routinely scanning the Campus Center environment and following up on or escalating challenges that impact the welcoming and active heart of the campus to maintain the positive and vibrant atmosphere. In addition, this position will have responsibility to routinely audit and report on various inventory.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combinations of education and/or experience.

Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; highly computer literate with ability to master new computer software applications; excellent oral and written communication skills; must work well under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, event-driven environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.

* Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.

* Experience in database management.

* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities effectively.

* Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and diplomatic skills preferred.

* Sound judgment and discretion in decision-making.

The Rutgers University-Camden Campus Center is open for operation well into the weekday evenings and through the weekends for the majority of the year. The standard schedule for this position will require some evening and weekend working hours. At some peak times of the year, this position may need some additional flexibility in working hours.

The incumbent in this position will spend the majority of any given shift moving around the Camden Campus Center, and is not sedentary. Additionally, it may occasionally be required to lift up to 20lbs