As a non-profit institution, APU aims to offer highly competitive compensation when considered wholistically, combining a positive work experience with a generous benefit package and fair salary compensation.In living this philosophy, APU engages in evaluation and purposeful investments in:
Quality of work environmentMeaningful work, feedback, and valued contributionMonetary compensation for time and effortBenefits that add to quality of life
The right-fit employee for APU is someone who shares the APU values and mission, someone who desires to be part of a small team and work interdependently, someone who works hard but also values time off and a work-life balance, and someone who is looking for a meaningful work experience.
Responsible for oversight of the campus janitorial, campus store and cafe, dining and catered services, conferencing and events services on APU's main campus maximizing the use of APU's facilities while not in use for academic purposes.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESActs as APU's representative in the community to build relationships to encourage the use of APU facilities.Represents APU in public relations/liaison capacity on matters relating to events and at departmental meetings.Attends major events on campus to facilitate operations and responds to emergencies, problems, etc.Schedules, coordinates and arranges various aspects (including catering, technology requirements, parking, staffing or other services) of public events, seminars, conferences and services for community organizations, University departments or the University as a whole.Reserves appropriate space giving priority to academic and student usersManages 3rd party contracts for Auxiliary Service areas, including ensuring that contractors follow required safety and hygiene aspects of the related areas for which they provide services to APU.Supervises Auxiliary Services professional and student staff.Coordinates with customer representative to negotiate rental costs and determine contract requirements.Manage third-party event management software use for Auxiliary Services.Works closely with the Accounting Department to ensure that internal and external users are billed and payments are received in a timely manner.Processes vendor invoices in a timely manner, in accordance with University policies and procedures.Maintains inventory of conference/events equipment, dining and campus store items.Oversee janitorial for the main campus.Prepares and monitors departmental budgets. Provides management with periodic reports of facility use.Proposes and implements policies and programs governing Auxiliary Services operations.Improve and expand upon existing sustainability efforts.Develop and deliver training programs for auxiliary staff including budget auditing, inventory, workplace safety, leadership and management.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLSKnowledge of safe work practices.Knowledge of scheduling and contract administration.Knowledge of supervisory and leadership skills and practices.Skill in public relations and handling complaints with tact and professionalism.Skill in organization in order to coordinate several events simultaneously.Skill in management and operational reporting.Skill in using in Microsoft Office suite.Basic skills in audio-visual technology.Basic knowledge in computer technology.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONNon-Supervisory: Two (2) years of experience in facility and/or service administration and coordination including dining facilities or restaurant operations.ANDSupervisory: Two (2) years supervising food service, restaurant operations, or facilities operations.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONServSafe manager certification required. TAP card required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSRequired to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to coordinate and attend evening and weekend events. Required to responds to after-hours/weekend conferencing needs Possess current valid driver's license. Ability to pass a driving history check and driving test. The position will have variable evening and weekend assignments usually related to student events, University special events, and catering functions. Basic first aid and CPR certification required within one month of hire.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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