University Center Coordinator

Western Colorado University • Gunnison, CO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of University Center Coordinator. The position reports to the Executive Director of Student Involvement & Engagement and works closely with Facilities. This role is responsible for University Center operations and creating a vibrant hub for student engagement and campus life. The primary role of this position is to oversee the planning, operations, and overall coordination of the University Center. The UC Coordinator develops and implements both short- and long-term operational goals and strategies that support student engagement and campus life. This position supervises student staff and maintains responsibility for the financial performance of the University Center. The UC Coordinator provides comprehensive management of the facility, including building operations, event services, sustainability and recycling programs, environmental health and safety, and coordination of work performed by external contractors. In addition, this role plays a key part in collaborating with campus partners to support and coordinate campus-wide events and student programs, ensuring the University Center remains a vibrant hub for community, connection, and student involvement.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Communications, Human Services or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in customer service, hospitality, campus operations, or similar environment.
• Experience providing day-to-day direction, support, or oversight to student or part-time employees.
• Experience supporting operations of a shared-use facility or high-traffic space (e.g., student union, hotel, conference center, recreation facility).
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of people including Faculty, Staff, and Students.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work irregular hours including some nights, weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education work environment.
• Experience in event management.
• Managerial experience (at least one year) in hospitality, lodging, or other customer-centered industry.
• Experience managing or leading operations of a multi-use facility, including coordination with custodial, maintenance, and event services.
• Understanding of daily building operations, including scheduling, event support, and safety/risk management.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing student or part-time staff, including hiring, scheduling, and performance feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to build a positive team culture and hold staff accountable to high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, operations, and overall coordination of the University Center.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term operational goals and strategies that support student engagement and campus life.
• Supervise student staff.
• Maintain responsibility for the financial performance of the University Center.
• Provide comprehensive management of the facility, including building operations, event services, sustainability and recycling programs, environmental health and safety, and coordination of work performed by external contractors.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support and coordinate campus-wide events and student programs.

Benefits

• Shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Other insurance options
• Free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years (after one year of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level