Operations Student Leads Service Desk and Maintenance Internal

About Luther Seminary

Luther Seminary educates leaders for Christian communities called and sent by the Holy Spirit to witness to salvation through Jesus Christ and to serve in God’s world. Our values are Gospel-centered, Student-focused, Innovative, Academically Rigorous, Inclusive, and Community Oriented. Luther is the largest seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We also educate students of 41 other denominations and traditions.

Luther is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Association of Theological Schools.

• Position Title
  :
  Operations Student Leads – (Service Desk and Maintenance)
• Team
  :
  Finance & Administration
• Date
  : 08/25/2025
• Position Status
  :
  Exempt
• Reports To
  :
  Director of Operations
• Grade
  :

Operations Student Leads provide leadership, training, communication, and support while acting as the main liaison for work assignments and communications between Operations leadership and student workers. Support is divided between two distinct yet mission-critical areas: the Service Desk and Maintenance teams.

Team. The Service Desk serves as the central point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are on campus. It is the public face of Luther Seminary. This position leads the Service Desk team, providing scheduling, training, and daily staff triage for student workers and themselves. The majority of work in this position will be performed on regularly scheduled shifts in addition to meetings, event support requirements, and an occasional need to fill in for workers who are unable to work their shift.

This position will receive an additional $2.50 per hour. Specific duties will vary based on the assigned shift and the campus schedule, but primary responsibilities are as follows:

• Use scheduling software to set up a monthly schedule for student workers for both Operations teams.
• Learn the building hours and schedule priorities.
• Work with leadership to schedule workers for events outside of normal hours.
• Communicate with other Service Desk workers about scheduling needs, timelines, and expectations; managing weekly hour maximums.
• Serve as a first point of contact for students who are unable to fulfill their shifts.
• Update Operations documents and SOPs as needed.
• Provide training to service desk student workers on our processes, policies, and procedures.
• Provide Operations department office support.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Maintenance Team is the focal point for providing and maintaining a clean, healthy, safe, and attractive work environment for all of Luther Seminary’s guests, Students, Staff, and Faculty. The Maintenance team provides the following services in support of Luther Seminary's mission:

• Custodial services
  • Routine
  • Project
• Event support
• Light maintenance
• Grounds keeping
  • Landscape plantings and mowing
  • Leaf removal
  • Snow removal
  • Grounds setup for events
• Mail and Consumable product deliveries

Operations team workers are accountable to the Director of Operations but may report to and take direction from other Operations department staff as designated by the Director.

• Commitment to Luther Seminary’s Mission and Vision
  • Students must possess an ongoing commitment to advancing the Mission and Vision of Luther Seminary through the effective use and support of technology.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Maintain a professional demeanor with individuals seeking help and provide support in a clear, calm manner.
  • Protect the privacy and security of confidential account information.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter, motivated to proactively address issues, and willing to ask for help.
  • Ability to describe problems as well as solutions on the phone.
  • Must be able to read and write English.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Must be on campus during peak periods:
    September, January, May, and June. Extended time away from campus should be discussed in advance with the on-call team and Operations Coordinator.
• Desired
  
  Education and Experience
  • Experience working independently.
  • An interest in learning about…