Game Room and Event Manager

Howard Community College

$27.00 / hr

United States, Maryland, Baltimore

Aug 28, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

About Us	Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title	Game Room and Event Manager
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FT/PT	Part Time
Hours Per Week	25-30
Work Schedule	Monday- Friday peak hours 12-4 PM
Position Salary Range	$27 per hour
General Responsibilities	Manages the HCC Game Room and plans and coordinates key programs in the Office of Student Life, including, Welcome Week each semester, Dragon Connection Fair each semester, diverse programming that centers equity and inclusion, and other programs that support the mission of Student Life. This role will also be responsible for budget management and promotion of the Game Room, its programming, and Student Life Events.
Work Performed	Manage daily operations of the game room including front desk operations as needed In coordination with the Assistant Director and Director of Student Life, assess, design, plan, organize, promote, and implement a programming model for the Office of Student Life, with particular attention to Game Room-specific programming, Welcome Week, Dragon Connection Fair, and events that center equity and inclusion Develop and implement assessment practices for Student Life programming and the Game Room, including data collection and reporting Assist with managing the budget for the Game Room and Student Life programming Foster mentoring relationships with and among game room patrons and staff; create opportunities for faculty/staff to participate in mentoring of game room patrons Promote the Game Room and its services to students and the campus community Work with campus partners in supporting the academic retention and completion of game room patrons Manage conflict and emergency situations Meet regularly with Assistant Director of Student Life and Director of Student Life as needed Place on-campus work orders for catering, event set-up, facilities maintenance, housekeeping, audio/visual, and tech support as needed Maintain Game Room inventory and purchase supplies as needed Work with external vendors when needed to maintain equipment or to secure programming needs Supervise game room assistants including work-study compliance, hiring, recruiting, approving time sheets, staff scheduling, facilitating staff meetings, staff evaluations, and staff recognition Assist in the supervision of student employees during events Design and implement game room assistant training and monitor staff completion of mandatory college training Supervise the equipment check-out process and and work with IT to manage Game Room patron check-in and check-out process Collaborate with Public Safety and other campus partners on the safety of Game Room patrons and equipment Facilitate semester town hall meetings and Game Room assessment tools to obtain/manage and then respond to feedback from game room patrons Assist members of the Office of Student Life with events and services as needed and available
Minimum Education Required
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required	2
Other Knowledge Required	Demonstrated reliability and independence Ability to manage multiple tasks Ability to work with a diverse college student population Excellent organizational skills Creativity and problem-solving skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively and professionally Employee-sponsored Crowd Management training required upon accepting position Preferred Skills and Knowledge Supervisory experience Familiarity with HCC Game Room and/or other similar recreational facilities Experience with event planning Budget development and management experience
Working Conditions	Works in fast paced college campus game room facility. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Division	Student Development - NEW
Department	Student Life - NEW

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	NB174P
Number of Vacancies	1
Best Consideration Date	08/14/2024
Job Open Date	07/29/2024
Job Close Date	09/23/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Applicant Instructions	*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/4170
EEO Statement	Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.