Position Summary
The Administrative Coordinator serves as the operational backbone of the Engineering and Facilities department functioning much like an event planner in coordinating and fulfilling service requests across the museum. As part of a service-providing department the top priority of this role is ensuring seamless fulfillment of services through Facility Work Orders and EMS Service Orders / Requests. This position also supports work scheduling and provides administrative assistance with budgeting and procurement requiring excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple MFAH departments while supporting the Office Manager and E&F team.
Responsibilities :
Event Support and Facilities Work Orders
- Support the E&F department by receiving and processing all facilities work orders EMS service requests BEOs and IERFs for events submitted by all MFAH departments
- Coordinate facility work order assignments with Electrical Lighting HVAC Operations Groundskeeping and Building Services Assistants
- Work with the Event Management System (EMS) to verify event information approve service requests and coordinate and assign information to the E&F team for fulfillment
- Regularly monitor and update EMS and department SharePoint site to inform staff of changes to events
- Communicate with all MFAH departments regarding their E&F needs for their events and attend meetings or event walkthroughs on behalf of the department
- Manage the department email for event or facility work order related inquiries
- Administer the event support process for the department updating it as needed and train E&F team on using the SharePoint site
- Manage the internal chargeback process and administer chargebacks relating to events
Work Scheduling and Assignments
Support Chief Engineers and Head of Department in creating and distributing work schedulesMaintain a calendar of special events and update status of maintenance work in close collaboration with the Chief EngineersCreate event schedules with input from Chief EngineersAssist the Office Manager in maintaining the departments daily scheduleAccounting and Budgets
Assist in preparing the annual operating budget with the Office Manager and the Department HeadAssist in creating purchase orders process all invoices and expenditures through the D365 accounting system for both E&F department Special Projects and ExhibitionsAssist in reconciling department expense reports on a monthly basisSupply Inventory Ordering and Contractors
Procure supplies and equipment for E&F departmentMaintain the inventory of maintenance forms and safety gearCoordinate uniform sizing for new staff and procurement of uniforms for all department staffSafety Emergency Preparedness and Administrative Support
Assist the Office Manager in preparation and post-event tasks as needed for hurricane and disaster preparationMaintain up-to-date fire plans flood plans and hurricane plans with EHS ManagerPhotograph document and maintain files of any property damage and repairsCoordinate with Accounting on insurance claimsMaintain radio inventory and perform minor repairs to radios such as replacement of batteries and antennas; manage third-party repair as neededMay be required to provide support to the Office Manager by tracking shift changes shift coverage and differential payPerform other duties as assignedSkills Knowledge and Abilities :
Knowledge of general business software and ability to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Visio)Basic accounting knowledge to handle budget projections and accrualsUnderstanding of engineering and maintenance terminologyStrong interpersonal and customer relation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with Museum employees outside contractors and the general publicAble to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAble to work with a wide variety of individuals and inspire enthusiasm for the MFAHExcellent organizational skills with the ability to focus on details; effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasksDisplay willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process and make timely decisionsAble to work under pressure in a proactive manner independently and in the presence of tight deadlinesComfortable working in an industrial facilities environmentBalance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit and support everyones efforts to succeedDiscretion and the ability to maintain confidentialityMust work consistently at the office; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent and arrive to meetings and appointments on timeEducation and Experience :
A minimum of five years professional experience in an administrative support functionBachelors degree or equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable and demonstrable knowledge skills and abilities have been achievedExperience with D365 / AX software preferredExperience in the mechanical construction or facilities fields preferredExperience in event coordination logistics management or service fulfillment preferredEqual Opportunities for All
At the MFAH we believe that diversity equity accessibility and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity inclusion and excellence.
Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race creed color age gender sexual orientation religion national origin gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.
Research shows that individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore if much of this job description describes you then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and / or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the human resources department :
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1