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 the facility's schedules, including reservations and building hours, supervise student staff, and coordinate the athletic program’s equipment and its maintenance. Foci will include building an inclusive culture while contributing positively to the College’s Athletic Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of Bear Center – including scheduling and coordination of facility reservations, daily operations and programming, and building hours
- Supervision, scheduling, hiring of student employees for Bear Center operational positions.
- Maintenance and management of equipment used by Athletic programs
- Duties as assigned by supervisor or athletic administrator
2nd shift, Mon-Fri – 2 – 10:30 p.m. or 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. as needed
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or current enrollment as a junior or higher in a four-year college program.
- One year or more relevant experience
- Ability to use multiple communication modes effectively across all constituency levels.
- Demonstrated ability to be customer service oriented, with the ability to interact with all levels of individuals within the organization and the general public courteously and professionally.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and successfully handle and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to train and supervise others.
- Works effectively in a team environment.
- Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- AEMA certification is required to obtain, and it can be completed after one year of employment.
- Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification required; can be completed after hire
