University of California, Santa Cruz · 2 hours ago
Field Operations Event Coordinator
Santa Cruz County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$29.38/hr - $29.38/hrThe University of California, Santa Cruz is a public university known for its innovative and experimental approach to education. The Field Operations Event Coordinator is responsible for coordinating day-to-day field operations for event parking and traffic control, overseeing staffing and equipment needs, and serving as a point of contact during campus events.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate, oversee, and execute campus event and traffic control operations with minimal supervision
Independently monitor the AIMS program and related systems to anticipate upcoming events and operational impacts
Analyze event details and determine appropriate staffing levels, equipment needs, and site requirements
Develop, manage, and adjust staffing schedules for student employees supporting both events and traffic control operations, and use standard office software to create operational spreadsheets and reports
Lead on-site event set-up, operations, and breakdown, including parking operations, signage deployment, and real-time problem resolution
Coordinate traffic control operations at key intersections during peak hours and special events to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
Serve as the primary field liaison between TAPS, UC Police Department, campus partners, and event stakeholders
Resolve customer issues and operational conflicts in the field using sound judgment and established policies
Operate and coordinate the use of university-owned vehicles in support of field operations across campus
Hire, onboard, train, and functionally supervise student employees assigned to event and traffic control operations
Develop and deliver structured training covering safety procedures, customer service standards, event logistics, and intersection operations
Train students to support permit issuance and permit sales during events, including proper handling and reconciliation procedures
Train students to conduct parking and occupancy surveys and ensure accurate data collection
Train students to perform light repairs and basic maintenance of field equipment, including barricades and signage
Evaluate student performance, provide ongoing coaching, and address performance or conduct concerns
Identify, train, and mentor student Leads who assist with daily oversight and on-site coordination
Document and report workplace incidents and performance issues to the TAPS Field Operations Supervisor as appropriate
Review staffing schedules and student timesheets to ensure compliance with policy and accurate time reporting
Approve student payroll on a bi-weekly basis
Maintain accountability for the issuance, use, and return of uniforms and equipment assigned to student employees
Coordinate with the TAPS Business Office to address lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment
Coordinate daily parking lot surveys and manage collected operational data
Schedule TAPS Events and Maintenance vehicles for routine and supplemental maintenance and maintain mileage records
Maintain accurate operational records and support administrative functions related to event and traffic programs
Provide analysis, feedback, and recommendations for short- and long-term program improvements
Work field shifts as operational needs require, including nights and weekends
Participate in campus event planning, safety, and coordination meetings
Attend required training sessions, both on and off campus
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent experience
Leadership and interpersonal skills sufficient to motivate staff, delegate, assign, and monitor workload, for a large student-based operation
Experience in cash handling and record keeping skills and the ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy, in compliance with all PCI standards, campus policies, and procedures
Organizational and time management skills sufficient to prioritize competing job responsibilities and function under the pressure of meeting deadlines with frequent interruptions and with strict attention to detail
Ability to adhere to time and attendance requirements and punctuality standards
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential situations or materials
Skill and experience to present a positive, customer service-oriented public image, maintain a courteous and harmonious working relationship with the campus community and members of the public, and train student workers to do the same
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers of diverse cultural backgrounds
Experience and knowledge of safety issues as they pertain to services provided in roadways (e.g., selling permits, traffic-control) and the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and legally
Ability to use a computer and computer programs (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, scheduling software), as well as a variety of office machines
Preferred
Experience with safely directing traffic and providing information/directions to visitors
Familiarity with UCSC campus roads and parking spaces
Experience planning and coordinating multiple large events simultaneously
Experience coordinating large numbers of student employees
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
University of California, Santa Cruz
UCSC opened in 1965 with 650 students. Forty-five years later, the campus is home to nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)James S. McDonnell Foundation
2023-06-21Grant· $10M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-02-24Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Benedict Paten
Professor
Marco Rolandi
Jack Baskin Endowed Chair in Engineering
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