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Job Description:

• Manages residential operations, including oversight of events, overnight guests, and institutional functions. Maintains necessary supplies and coordinates with event planners to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinates with Facilities Maintenance to ensure proactive building and property upkeep, and timely issue resolution. Monitors property for emerging maintenance needs and leads coordination meetings with Facilities Maintenance.
• Provides administrative and event support to the Office of the President. Supports Board of Trustees meetings, Commencement, and other key events.
• Serves as the President's on-site operational aide during events. Manages transportation and scheduling for on-field responsibilities, alumni engagement, and hosted activities. Assists the President and First Family during campus events and Commencement as needed.
• Serves as the primary residential liaison between the President and First Family and university operational partners, ensuring coordination and support for the President's residence.

Short Job Description:

• Some college coursework from an accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with executive staff, guests, and university departments.
• Ability to facilitate projects and events with multiple university departments.
• Basic office skills.
• Experience with event support, and project completion.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
• On call duties, as required.
• Ability to travel across campus, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to access all areas of a large house, with or without accommodations.

Job Ref: S1627P

Job Reply URL: 5471

About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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