Personnel
Position Descriptions
Operations Manager C.A. Vines
Arkansas 4-H Center
Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-7
Date Revised: 5-14-2001
Supersedes: 4-1-1999 |
Nature and Purpose
The Operations Manager is a faculty member of the Cooperative Extension
Service, University of Arkansas and provides leadership in maintaining and managing the C.
A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists the Center Director in determining staffing needs in Housekeeping, Food Service
and Maintenance,
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Works with the Center Director in scheduling Extension, 4-H, school, churches,
businesses and other groups for booking needs and makes sure needs are met upon arrival.
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Assures that meeting rooms are set up, including tables, chairs, audio and visual
equipment or other special needs as requested.
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Assures that lodging facilities are cleaned, maintained and properly prepared for
scheduled guests.
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Prepares information for billing and other requested reports for the 4-H Center
Director.
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Supervises and maintains the total operation of a gift shop, including purchasing,
inventory and cash control.
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Assists 4-H Center Director in determining training needs and conducting training for
Center staff.
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Identify policy needs and recommend changes when necessary.
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Assists the 4-H Center Director in marketing the Center.
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Assists other 4-H specialists at the Center in conducting their program when needed.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Relationships
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Responsible administratively to the Associate Director for Family, Youth, & 4-H
Education.
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Responsible to the 4-H Center Director for decisions relating to the general operation
and maintenance of the C. A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center.
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Works within the Memorandum of Agreement established between the Arkansas 4-H Foundation
and the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas.
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Maintains a peer relationship with other Extension 4-H Specialist assigned to the Center
and the Family, Youth and 4-H office.
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Serves as a member of the 4-H center management team and works with the Food Service
Manager and the Maintenance Supervisor for the efficient operation of the Center.
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Maintains rapport with other subject matter specialists, county, district and
administrative extension personnel.
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Maintains rapport with Center Advisory Council members.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
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B. S. degree in recreation, hotel management, or related field with a minimum of 2 years
experience in facilities management.
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Experience in youth programming desirable.
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Experience in personnel management preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
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Strong commitment to youth programming.
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Sufficient knowledge of the 4-H program and other Extension educational programming
methods.
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Possess a sincere interest in people and an outgoing personality.
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Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Strong computer skills.
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Ability to prepare and analyze budgets and funding proposals.
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Ability to resolve personnel conflicts efficiently and professionally.
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Ability to organize and implement management practices in a harmonious setting.
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Physical and mental ability to effectively perform duties and responsibilities related
to the job, including long and irregular working hours.
Approval
David E. Foster
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension
May 27, 1999
The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other
legally protected status.
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