Operations Coordinator

Job Title

Operations Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Student Life

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

The Operations Coordinator serves as a key member of the University Center Operations team and is responsible for the daily operation of the Student Union, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and customer-focused environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The coordinator oversees facility operations, event setup and execution, student employee supervision, building inspections, risk management, technology support, and facility maintenance coordination.

This position provides leadership during evenings and weekends, coordinates operational logistics for campus events, supervises student staff, and works collaboratively with campus partners to ensure exceptional customer service and successful event execution. The coordinator exercises independent judgment in managing daily facility operations and serves as the building manager during assigned shifts.
 

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Facility Operations

Percent Effort: 40%  

Job Duties

• Coordinate the daily operation of the University Center.
• Conduct opening and closing building inspections.
• Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and operational.
• Monitor building systems and report maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate with Facilities Services regarding repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with building access, keys, alarms, and security procedures.
• Maintain inventory of operational supplies and equipment.
• Inspect meeting rooms and public spaces for readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
• Perform routine facility inspections.
• Coordinate minor repairs.
• Monitor furniture condition.
• Report deferred maintenance issues.
• Assist with equipment replacement planning.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct routine safety inspections.
• Monitor emergency equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, fire safety, and university policies.
• Respond to facility emergencies.
• Complete incident and accident reports.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning.
• Serve on emergency response teams when needed.

Functional Area 2: Event Operations

Percent Effort: 25% 

Job Duties

• Coordinate operational logistics for meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Review event setup requirements and ensure accurate implementation.
• Supervise room setups and furniture configurations.
• Coordinate event changeovers.
• Ensure compliance with fire code, occupancy limits, and safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues during events.
• Provide after-hours support for evening and weekend programs.
• Assist with large-scale campus events, commencement activities, orientation, and signature university events.
• Assist with operation of meeting room technology.
• Troubleshoot audiovisual equipment.
• Support wireless presentation systems.
• Coordinate with Information Technology and AV staff regarding technology issues.
• Maintain operational technology inventory.

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