Facilities Services Coordinator

Are you a detail-oriented, organized professional with a knack for scheduling, risk management, and event planning? Join our team as the Facilities Services Coordinator at Kansas State University! As the central point of contact for scheduling ac...

  • 518913
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Fac Building Maintenance
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: Feb 3 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Facilities Services Coordinator to join our team. This critical role is responsible for analyzing and managing academic, non-academic, and extracurricular event requests, ensuring efficient use of university spaces, and supporting various campus events and services. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a passion for creating successful and safe events that enhance the university experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Space Scheduling: Evaluate and assign event requests to over 144 classrooms and facilities using 25Live software, maximizing space efficiency and generating reports for campus services.
  • Event Planning: Manage special events like Homecoming and 5K races, emphasizing risk management and adherence to safety policies. Host planning meetings and ensure all documentation, approvals, and insurance requirements are met.
  • Drone Operations: Approve unmanned aerial system (UAS) flight requests, verifying certifications, insurance, and airspace compliance while maintaining accurate records.
  • Customer Support: Answer service calls, create work orders, and assist with administrative tasks, such as reports and meeting coordination.

About Us

The Division of Facilities is an action-oriented service organization within the K-State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals — all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many.

We wholeheartedly embrace the K-State traditions of excellence, integrity and professionalism, and we are enthusiastic champions of K-State's visionary goal to become a Top 50 Public Research University by 2025

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prefer five years’ experience in complex office support/clerical tasks with training in general office practices, office administration, mathematics, English grammar, or business. Prefer experience with word processing and database management software in a Windows environment.

Other Requirements:

  • Remote pilot certification for unmanned aerial systems.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1) Resume

Screening of Applications Begins

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$20.00 hourly

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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