Position Summary:
Job Description:
Position:Western Colorado University invitesapplications for thefull-timeposition ofUniversity CenterCoordinator.The position reports toExecutive Director of Student Involvement & Engagement, works closely withFacilities,andis responsible forUniversity Centeroperations and creating a vibranthub for student engagement and campus life.
Responsibilities: The primary role of this position is to oversee the planning, operations, and overall coordination of the University Center. The UC Coordinator develops and implements both short- and long-term operational goals and strategies that support student engagement and campus life. This position supervises student staff and maintains responsibility for the financial performance of the University Center.
The UC Coordinator provides comprehensive management of the facility, including building operations, event services, sustainability and recycling programs, environmental health and safety, and coordination of work performed by external contractors. At times the UC Coordinator is required to move and set-up tables weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional weekend and evening work is expected. In addition, this role plays a key part in collaborating with campus partners to support and coordinate campus-wide events and student programs, ensuring the University Center remains a vibrant hub for community, connection, and student involvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Business, Communications, Human Services or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in customer service, hospitality, campus operations, or similar environment
- Experience providing day-to-day direction, support, or oversight to student or part-time employees
- Experience supporting operations of a shared-use facility or high-traffic space (e.g., student union, hotel, conference center, recreation facility)
- Ability to work with a wide diversity of people including Faculty, Staff, and Students; excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to move & set up tables weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work irregular hours including some nights, weekends, including New Student Orientation, Commencement, Homecoming, Family Weekend and other student events that fall on evenings & weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a higher education work environment.
- Experience in event management.
- Managerial experience (at least one year) in hospitality, lodging, or other customer-centered industry.
- Experience managing or leading operations of a multi-use facility, including coordination with custodial, maintenance, and event services
- Understanding of daily building operations, including scheduling, event support, and safety/risk management
- Experience supervising, training, and developing student or part-time staff, including hiring, scheduling, and performance feedback
- Demonstrated ability to build a positive team culture and hold staff accountable to high service standards
Compensation:This full-time FLSA exempt position offers an annualbase salary rate of $52,000-58,000.Westernoffers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
Application Procedure: Apply online atwww.Western.edu/jobs.Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed toUniversity CenterCoordinatorsearch committee,resume,and contact information forthreereferences.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials yousubmit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions tothesearch committee chairat[email protected].
Application deadlineisFriday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (MDT.)
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western studentsrepresent17 countries, 50 states, andalmost everycounty in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.
Western Colorado Universityis located inGunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest ofDenveramidst over2 million acresof public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnisonvalleyprovides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicatedcommunity organizationsenrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community.Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, manyenjoy inskiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by thehighly-rankedGunnison Watershed School District.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.
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