Assistant Director of Operations - University Center
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Application
Details
Posted: 04-Mar-25
Location: Whitewater, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Student Union
CASP Certification:
Not Applicable
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 21655
The Assistant Director of Operations for the James R. Connor University Center (UC) is responsible for the strategic planning and direction of the UC Building Operation units to advance program goals and objectives of the UC. This position has administrative, budgetary, and building supervisory responsibilities for the UC, Drumlin and Esker Dining Halls. UC Building Operations units include UC Reservations, UC Operations Support (Student Building Managers, Student Setup Crew, Student Tech Crew, and Student Custodians.) Reports directly to the Director of Operations of the James R. Connor University Center.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of 3-4 years of operations management and budget experience.
Experience in supervising, training and/or development.
Excellent communication skills sufficient to express ideas, broker collaborations, and agreements concisely and ethically, orally and in writing, to a variety of constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience in event logistics.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience and knowledge of the operation of audio, lighting, AV technologies.
Info COMM Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification(s) or other similar industry certifications
Experience with 25Live software or other related event software.
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
