Facility Operations Assistant - Sports and Recreation - Kennesaw Campus - Kennesaw State University : Job Details

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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Handles cash. Sets up start up cash for registers

Job Summary

Provides direct support in the daily operation and supervision of the assigned facility within the Division of Student Affairs. Oversees all student facility personnel, security, risk management, equipment set-up and breakdown and customer service operations. May handle cash at specific facilities. Serves as the primary department liaison with all facility user groups and is responsible for all decisions in the absence of full-time staff.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May act as shift manager, overseeing the attendants working within assigned area(s)

2. Oversees the facility operation, security and risk management including but not limited to providing care in emergency situations, performing building inspections, and reporting door issues

3. Supports the operation and mission of the department/division by completing additional tasks as assigned by the Manager or Coordinator of assigned areas

4. Prepares activity areas and sets up start up cash for registers

5. Produces reports and forms including but not limited to Shift Reports, Tender Reports, Facility Work Orders and Accident Reports

6. Trains and supervises assigned students

7. Provides assistance to other program areas as assigned

8. Serves as the primary contact with facility and group reservations

9. Performs activity space event setup and breakdown

10. Performs excellent customer service concerning departmental facilities, programs and services

11. Responds to inquiries concerning departmental facilities, programs and services in a timely and professional manner

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

One (1) year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the KSU recreation facilities, programs and services

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to work closing shifts several evenings a week and following closing procedures

Able to articulate and enforce all departmental policies and procedures

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of event procedures related to ADA compliance and fire safety

Knowledge of facility emergency action plans

Familiar with point-of-sale procedures, producing reports and verifying deposits

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

* Credit Report

* Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.