Job Summary

Job Title: Operations Assistant – Student Service
Division: Student Life
Department: Recreation & Wellness
Compensation Hours/Week
$10.00/hour Weekly average, approximately 8-15 hours per week

Required hours may include days, evenings, weekends, overnight hours and holidays

Employment Summary
The Division of Student Life is committed to making every experience at Purdue University a learning opportunity for
students. Employment within our division provides you the opportunity to work with other great students and leaders. As part
of your employment, we incorporate the Leadership and Professional Development Competencies and the Steps to Leaps
Learning Pillars into your learning and performance management experience to ensure you are building the skills employers
want.

Job Description
The primary role of the Operations Assistant (OA) position is assisting in the daily operations of the France A. Córdova
Recreational Sports Center. The goal of this position is to give students valuable real-world experience in a supportive and
fair environment. The Operations Assistant position should work 12 hours per week during the current semester. Those
hours may be worked in any combination, at the discretion of the direct supervisor. The Operations Assistant position must
be reliable, organized, responsible, and flexible. They must also be ambitious, detail-oriented, creative, and driven.

Prerequisite(s)
 Valid or ability to obtain American Red Cross (or equivalent) CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid, and
Blood borne Pathogens certification or ability to obtain upon hire within first 30 working days
 Punctuality and ability to attend mandatory meetings/trainings

Qualifications
 Must be actively enrolled at Purdue University, Purdue Global, local accredited college, or local high school
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
 Flexible and dependable with a strong attention to detail
 Problem solving, logic and reasoning skills
 Customer service oriented
 Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
 Ability to work independently and with a team
 Be timely and organized

Position Responsibilities
 Ensure all policies and procedures are enforced
 Maintain high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility
 Maintain safety and risk management standards of the department
 Perform daily upkeep of supplies throughout the facility
 Assist the Operation Manager with facility set up and tear down
 Maintain cleanliness of equipment and cardio, track, and weight areas
 Report equipment needs and maintenance repairs
 Maintain organization of weight room, track, and cardio area equipment
 Have basic knowledge and understanding of all Emergency Action Plan scenarios
 Assist the Operations Manager and Specialist in risk management and event management