Operations Assistant, Executive Education, COB

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Operations Assistant - Boca Raton, FL. 

The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited colleges of business in the United States with more than 8,000 students. The college has seven departments and an impressive offering of degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.) as well as many online, executive, and certificate programs. For more information about the FAU College of Business, please visit http://business.fau.edu. 

We are seeking a service-minded, detail-oriented Operations Assistant with strong communication and organizational skills. This role requires an outgoing, adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can effectively prioritize tasks, and works well under deadlines. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects and events with colleagues, university departments, and community partners. 

• Support the daily operations of the Boca Schmidt Family Complex and Office Depot Building, ensuring facilities are secure, clean, and well-maintained. 

• Conduct observation rounds on campus to monitor security and cleanliness. 

• Assist with event programming and management for Executive Education programs, including orientations, graduations, and evening class events. 

• Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries and addressing questions effectively.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to building maintenance and classroom operations.

• Open and close classrooms in accordance with scheduled activities.

• Lift and move up to 50 pounds to support event setup and breakdown.

Ideal Candidate: 

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. 

• Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic setting. 

• Comfortable collaborating with individuals and groups. 

• Flexible schedule and willingness to adapt to varying responsibilities. 

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys providing high-level service and contributing to a collaborative team. 

The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

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