Assistant Facilities And Equipment Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager will assist in the management of Grinnell College’s Bear Center and Equipment Room to develop and maintain a positive user and student experience. The professional will oversee facilities schedules, including reservations and building hours, supervise student staff, and coordinate the athletic program’s equipment and its maintenance. Areas of focus will include building an inclusive culture while contributing positively to the College’s Athletic Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Bear Center, including scheduling and coordinating facility reservations, daily operations and programming, and building hours
• Supervise, schedule, and hire student employees for Bear Center operational positions
• Maintain and manage equipment used by Athletic programs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or athletic administrator

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• One year or more of relevant work experience
• Communicates, presents or exchanges information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Can demonstrate ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to plan and organize programming professionally
• Effectively work within a team structure
• Ability to adapt to change as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• AEMA certification required to obtain - can be completed after one year of employment.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification required; can be completed after hire.