Event Team Lead - Columbus, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Event Team Lead

Job ID: 272646
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Department Information

University Support Services

Job Summary

The Event Team Leader within University Operations oversees more than 1,200 events each year. This position also ensures that work order details, including but not limited to event setup diagrams and specialized equipment, are set to customer and internal standards. The Event Team Leader role necessitates flexibility, as our full-service department provides for a variety of event-related, pickup/delivery, furniture, and general moving tasks.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties and Responsibilities include: Conducts inventory and prepares items and equipment according to work order needs.; Ensures events are set to work order specifications.; Works with customers to understand specific needs in relation to work orders.; Troubleshoots any event-related issues; move & set up equipment to work order specifications.; Coordinates with volunteers and organizers to support outreach events.; Walks assigned areas of both campuses to ensure that all furniture and fixtures are in good condition and reports those items in need of repair.; Assists in special projects, such as setting up and moving furniture or equipment for special events on or off campus.; Assists in emergency preparations, such as clearing snow, ice, felled trees and limbs, etc. from sidewalks, roadways, and driveways.; Operates delivery trucks or other equipment to assist in loading or moving materials and products.; Works with moving and set up teams and grounds keeping teams.; Serve as a brand ambassador of University Operations and Columbus State University.; Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years of related experience and/or training.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $35,000 - $37,000 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs or more.; Ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous manual tasks.; Ability to operate warehouse and delivery equipment, such as hand trucks, furniture dollies, etc.; Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.; A valid driver's license is required for this position.; Ability to work independently and in a team environment; exceptional attention to detail; the ability to lift/move heavy objects up to 100 pounds; and a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office. The selected candidate must also possess a valid Georgia driver's license.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Tammy Whorton, Hiring Manager, via email at

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.
  

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

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