About This Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Facilities Services Coordinator to join our team. This critical role is responsible for analyzing and managing academic, non-academic, and extracurricular event requests, ensuring efficient use of university spaces, and supporting various campus events and services. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a passion for creating successful and safe events that enhance the university experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Space Scheduling: Evaluate and assign event requests to over 144 classrooms and facilities using 25Live software, maximizing space efficiency and generating reports for campus services.
• Event Planning: Manage special events like Homecoming and 5K races, emphasizing risk management and adherence to safety policies. Host planning meetings and ensure all documentation, approvals, and insurance requirements are met.
• Drone Operations: Approve unmanned aerial system (UAS) flight requests, verifying certifications, insurance, and airspace compliance while maintaining accurate records.
• Customer Support: Answer service calls, create work orders, and assist with administrative tasks, such as reports and meeting coordination.

About Us

The Division of Facilities is an action-oriented service organization within the K-State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals — all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many.

We wholeheartedly embrace the K-State traditions of excellence, integrity and professionalism, and we are enthusiastic champions of K-State's visionary goal to become a Top 50 Public Research University by 2025. 

Worksite Option

This position is on-site. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer five years’ experience in complex office support/clerical tasks with training in general office practices, office administration, mathematics, English grammar, or business. Prefer experience with word processing and database management software in a Windows environment.
• Remote pilot certification for unmanned aerial systems. (Will train if candidate does not possess.)

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1) Resume

Screening of Applications Begins

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$20.00 hourly