About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

University Centers and Events (UCE) encompasses the University Union, Gateway Center and Coliseum. University Centers and Events (UCE), provides quality programs, services, and facilities that enhance the educational experience and create a community for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. We assist students to become good citizens of a global community, prepared to function in a diverse world. 

Position Overview

Supervise operation, maintenance and cleaning of the Coliseum/Gateway Center including preparation and operation for all the events under the direction of the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent and one year related experience in building operations and/or event facility management. Substitution of education for experience allowed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of University operations, policies and procedures.
• Some knowledge and skill related to computer software, applications, and programming, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Ability to work on call during events including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work effectively in a high stress people-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership, mentorship, training and direction to assigned employees, including assignment of duties and work schedules in the most cost efficient manner possible using flex schedule.
• Aligns the direction, services, and performances of the area with the rest of the organization. Seeks to understand, advocate, and positively represent other programs and services in the department with customers. Leads team members to do the same.
• Determine supply needs, manage appropriate levels, place order requests, and receive and verify incoming and outgoing deliveries, submitting documentation to supervisor.
• Schedule, plan and supervise the installation and removal of equipment for events, including the basketball floor, basketball goals, and scorers tables, as well as lighting systems, audio/visual technical equipment, staging, stairs, tables, chairs, and related items, working in coordination with other departments.
• Serve as liaison with customers and the university community, ensuring that customer needs are met through operation of facilities for public events, delivering a positive customer service experience.
• Works in harmony and fosters positive relations with others by practicing cooperation and understanding, initiating and/or engaging in team efforts, and establishing and maintaining open communication where active listening is practiced.
• Support, enforce comply with and stay current about University and Coliseum/Gateway policies, procedures, mission statement, and commitment to service.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for equipment and machinery, reporting conditions that require services of repair to the Facilities Department and Coliseum/Gateway Director, and performing simple routine repairs, following departmental work order procedures.
• Completes all work using safe work habits and methods to prevent injuries, using equipment properly and in the manner required or directed, keeping all equipment in good working order and following storage procedures, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to your supervisor immediately. Handle emergency situations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversee and manage recycling for Gateway and Coliseum.
• Possess knowledge and proficient use of office software packages.
• Attends appropriate event planning and departmental meetings and serves on committees, prepare reports, and works on special projects as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 10:00pm, Flex to cover events

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.