Building Manager

University of New Mexico

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Responsibilities

The Building Manager serves as the on-site leader responsible for overseeing daily operations and supporting student staff. Key duties include managing building access, coordinating equipment setup for events, and ensuring a safe environment for guests.

Qualifications

You have strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills required to oversee daily operations and ensure guest safety in a fast-paced environment. You are responsible for supporting student staff, managing building access, and ensuring proper event setups according to reservation specifications.

Must Have Skills for ATS

customer service

leadership

conflict-management

communication

problem-solving

Job Description

Student Advanced Level

Requisition IDreq36750 Working TitleBuilding Manager Pay$16.50 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentNew Mexico Student Union Operations (161I) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeWork-Study StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date6/5/2026 Position Summary

About the SUB: 
The Student Union Building is a big part of campus life – it's a fun, fast-paced, and high-energy work environment where students are able to make connections, collaborate with one another, and have memorable experiences. From large campus-wide events to daily interaction with fellow students, the SUB is a dynamic workplace that has leadership opportunities, teamwork, and professional development that is hands-on. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with people, and being a part of campus activities, the SUB is a great place to work as a student. 
Position Summary: 
 The Building Manager is the on-site leader during shifts and is largely responsible for supporting other student staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring all guests feel welcome and safe in the SUB. This role requires a candidate who has strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced setting. We are looking for a candidate who can begin SUMMER 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities: 
Adherence to Student Union Employee Handbook guidelines. 
Provide clients with exemplary customer service and details necessary for their events. 
Ensure the building is opened and closed according to guidelines, and proper building procedures are followed by guests and staff. 
Complete daily reports and communicate all necessary information to supervisors. 
Participate in necessary training and attend mandatory meetings. 
Responsible for ensuring the building opens and closes according to guidelines. 
Ensure the setup and/or breakdown of equipment in spaces according to the reservation specifications by delegating and directing work and assisting when needed. 
Report any changes in setups to operational leadership. 
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment; ensuring all equipment is returned to the appropriate storage area when not in use. 
Ensure that all equipment is always in fully operational condition and report any problems to the supervisor. 
Alert supervisor when there is a need for ordering/replacing equipment or supplies. 

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and conflict-management skills 
Ability to have a calm and professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment 
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 
Previous experience in customer service and leadership roles 
Must be able to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. 

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide resume and cover letter. Work-study preferred.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

University of New Mexico

As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: * School of Medicine * College of Nursing * College of Pharmacy * College of Population Health * Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center * Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) * UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) * UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
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