Skills

Description

The Building Supervisor is a member of the Tech Center Team and is appointed on an at-will basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Paraprofessional position acting as a public relations liaison for Tech Center and West Virginia University when overseeing the evening and weekend functions of the student union facility.

• Assists the Director of the Tech Center in identification and solution of problems relating to building security, facilities management and physical plant, and maintenance and patron behavior. Maintains constant observation of building events and occupants’ behavior, with the purpose of creating an atmosphere appropriate to specific building areas.

• Assists Tech Center staff in coordinating changes in reservations with the sponsoring organization, custodial staff, technical staff and catering services. Insures reserved room arrangement for individual events. Check cleanliness, as well as equipment and set-up requirements of each event.

• Assists and advises in the development of, and changes to, operational policies and procedures.

• Assists in coordinating of building operations and building checks during shutdown periods. May be required to work during University breaks and holidays.

• Performs other associated administrative tasks as defined by the Director of the Tech Center.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be a mature WVU Tech student in good academic standing. A 2.5+ Grade Point Average is preferred. Must have the ability to organize, direct, supervise activities and operations within the Tech Center. Previous experience in customer service, cash handling, event supervision, and student leadership is preferred.
Must have high energy level and strong communication and organizational skills to succeed.

Must possess relevant skills, and have the ability to use, computers and software programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as electronic mail systems (e-mail).

DIFFICULTY

Complexity: The supervisor’s position inherently brings with it many varied decisions. Because of the hundreds of events that take place in the Tech Center, Building Supervisors are expected to discern deviations from standard policies and procedures to further the goals of the Tech Center.

Scope and Effect: Successful efforts of the Building Supervisor lead to the coordinated, efficient and meaningful service the Tech Center provides. Their job affects both patron services and facility atmosphere.

RESPONSIBILITY

Supervisory Controls: Duties assigned by the Director of Tech Center and Dean of Student Affairs. Scope and content of work reviewed by the Director of the Tech Center and Dean of Student Affairs.

Guidelines: Recommends Director of the Tech Center both emergency and long-term areas of concern, and suggests appropriate courses of action. Must maintain open channels of communications between the Director of The Tech Center and Dean of Student Affairs, other Building Supervisors, as well as all staff employed by the Tech Center Student Union.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements: Building Supervisors must do a great deal of walking. They are on their feet during the majority of the shift. They must have enough stamina to endure this on a regular basis. Less frequently, they must lift, setup, and carry a variety of heavy equipment.

Work Environment: The work environment is safe, pleasant and comfortable.