Coordinator, Facilities and Events

Job Description - Coordinator, Facilities and Events (260000UD)

Job Description

Coordinator, Facilities and Events - (260000UD)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top 100 public university and one of the nation''s great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 20,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and supports the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director - Facilities Management, the Facilities & Events Coordinator assists with the day-to-day facility operations of the Burdick Hall Campus Recreation Center spaces and manages the scheduling and supervision of departmental programs, facility rentals, and university events. The incumbent is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, on-boarding, training, supervision, development, and retention of part-time staff responsible for facility operations and emergency response. Incumbent provides budgetary oversight for assigned areas and assessment related to facilities and events.

Responsibilities and Duties

Facilities and Event Management

• Directly oversee and manage the scheduling of all campus recreation facilities.

• Serve as the departmental primary administrator for 25Live (25Live reservation software).

• Serve as departmental liaison to university constituents regarding the scheduling and usage of Campus Recreation facilities.

• Manage internal and external user reservation by providing on-site management and/or oversight of events to include pre-event consultation, set-up, breakdown, and post event evaluation.

• Coordinate and build relationships with university constituents as they relate to event management.

• Manage inventory and equipment maintenance for informal recreation equipment.

• Responsible for administering and maintaining equipment inventory related to facility usage and events.

• Responsible for assisting in facility maintenance walkthroughs, inspections, head counts, and work order submissions.

• Oversee and upholds the University Lost & Found procedures for items lost in Campus Recreation Facility spaces.

• Assist in the development and administration of risk management procedures related to facility operations and emergency response.

Personnel Management

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and directly supervise part-time employees for facility operations.

• Assist in the development and coordination of scheduled staff meetings, staff trainings and risk management training sessions for facility and event staff.

• Manage disciplinary procedures for own student staff.

• Complete student evaluations according to established schedule.

Fiscal Management

• Responsible for assisting in the preparation, forecasting, and monitoring of annual budget.

• Provide budgetary oversight for student payroll and operational expenses.

• Report and document all revenue from event reservations and/or facility usage including invoicing, contracts, and reports.

• Provide monthly and/or annual budget reports on all reservations/event budgets to departmental budget manager.

Assessment/Administrative Related Duties

• Collaborate with Associate Director - Programs & Assessment to oversee operational related assessment data and reporting in accordance to departmental learning outcomes and divisional goals.

• Provide information annually and as needed to support departmental reports.

• Serve on university and department committees as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The work schedule for this position will include early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• One year work experience related to facility and/or event operations in campus recreation, parks and recreation, or athletics.

• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in sport management, recreation, or related field.

• Experience in facility/event operations gained through a graduate assistantship (two years) in facility/event operations.

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor Certification or ability to complete within first six months of employment.

• Experience with facility scheduling, facility management, employee management, and reporting software platforms, including 25Live, Fusion, SubItUp, Connect2, or equivalent systems.

• Experience with hiring and/or supervision of staff and/or a team.

• Experience conducting workplace safety and/or customer service training.

• Experience related to facility/event management and scheduling multiple spaces and programs.

Salary and Benefits

$57,000 annually and full university benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

Organization

: Student Affairs Division

Primary Location

: Main Campus

Job Posting

: Oct 30, 2026