Operations Team Lead; Student Position

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This position is ONLY available to current Kansas State University Students.

Responsible for coordinating daily facilities operations to ensure the Unions event spaces are properly set, facilities are event-ready, and customer and event needs are effectively supported.

• Student Position
• Supervisory Responsibility:
  Lead only
• Work Schedule:
  
  Not to exceed 30 hours/week when school is in session

(eligible for 40 hours/week during school breaks). International students schedules cannot exceed 20 hours/week when school is in session.

• Pay Rate: $11.25/hour
• Supervised By:
  Building Manager (Full-time staff)
• Close Date:
  Oct 31, 2026
• Application Requirements:
  Union application

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of Operations Coordinators to ensure assigned tasks, event setups, and facility needs are completed accurately and on time.
• Review event reservation documents and coordinate room setups.
• Conduct walkthroughs of event spaces to verify room cleanliness, furniture and equipment placement, and overall readiness prior to events.
• Ensure meeting and event rooms are unlocked, secured, and maintained according to the event schedule.
• Serve as the primary operations contact for event coordinators during events, addressing setup concerns, additional requests, and last-minute needs.
• Assist with the setup and operation of audio/visual equipment, sound systems, and other event equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with other Union departments to ensure event and customer needs are met.
• Monitor the work of Operations Coordinators and provide direction, assistance, and feedback to ensure effective completion of assigned duties.
• Assist the Building Manager with safety procedures, fire alarm procedures, and enforcement of applicable Student Union policies.
• Identify and report maintenance, repair, safety, and facility concerns to the appropriate Union staff.
• Complete required operational documentation, including the Daily Event Report, at the conclusion of each shift.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to students, faculty, staff, event organizers, and visitors.
• Perform other operational duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the Union.

• Is subject to possible changes in work schedule due to the operational needs of the department.
• This position is on-site and requires regular, routine, and predictable in-person attendance to effectively perform job duties.
• Plans appropriately for absences and assume personal accountability for work.
• Recognizes responsibilities and apply effective work habits and attitudes to meet work requirements.

The K-State Student Union actively seeks candidates whose commitments and contributions will advance the Unions commitment to the [Principles of Community](http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). [Policy on nondiscrimination](http://).