Facilities and Events Coordinator

Facilities and Events Coordinator

Job

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Department:
Student Union Facilities and Event Services

Provide complex administrative support in the day-to-day operation of the department.

• Manage the daily operation of events, including evening and weekend coverage (with student employee assistants) for the Russell Union, Williams Center, and Nessmith Lane
• Oversee and manage space set‑up and event services requests included in the reservations process for all events; including reviewing and improving function, forms, and communications within the event services process
• Assist with the development and implementation of risk management processes and procedures for students, organizations, event services, and training in coordination with the Assistant Director; including meetings and event planners with moderate to high risk.
• Supervise student staff (Facility Managers and Operations Assistants) and Graduate Assistants as well as coordinate the hiring, scheduling, and training process of student staff for building coverage
• Create and coordinate training on audio‑visual, facilities set up, and van training using best practices on an ongoing basis.

• Educational Requirement:
  Bachelor's Degree
• Required Experience:
  
  One (1) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary: $20.71 per hour

• Abilities
  • Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
  • Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
  • Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge
  • Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success
• Skills
  • Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

June 25, 2026

• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and possibly a satisfactory credit check.
• Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.
• Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws, university statutes, rules, regulations, and bylaws.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The University is a Tobacco and Smoke‑Free Community.

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• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

• Standard + Education