Coordinator, Special Events and Operations

🇺🇸 Normal, IL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $49K

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring a Coordinator, Special Events and Operations. This role manages the daily operations of all Campus Recreation facilities, including training and mentoring students in risk management, customer service, and facility inspections, while coordinating events and rentals with campus partners.

Highlights

Oversee daily operations of indoor and outdoor Campus Recreation facilities.
Train and mentor more than 80 student employees in risk management, customer service, and cash transactions.
Coordinate scheduling and events with campus partners within Campus Recreation spaces.
May supervise one Maintenance Mechanic.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree related to the field or equivalent experience in recreation program administration.
Preferred skills include experience managing a college recreation facility, facility inspections, event coordination, and familiarity with Fusion and scheduling software like 25Live or EMS.
Certifications in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid and Lifeguard Instructor are preferred or required within the first year.
Compensation ranges from $45,000 to $49,000 annually.
Core work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with flexible shifts as needed.
Benefits include insurance, retirement plans, tuition waivers, paid holidays, and administrative closures.