About the Position

Meridian University is looking for a Facilities Coordinator at its Bay Area Center. In this role you will perform general office administration, ensure the facilities' maintenance, and support daily operations for on-site needs.

The Bay Area Center, located in Petaluma, CA, hosts a small number of on-site learning labs each year and offers a boutique student learning experience. The property is centered around a restored Spanish colonial building which was built in the 1920s and has since been converted into a collection of both classrooms for the University's use and office spaces which are leased to Meridian-aligned professionals. A small, tightly-knit team of on-site staff work closely with one another and with University staff around the world, to provide students with a transformative educational experience.

Classification: Part-time
Location: On-site* at Meridian University's Bay Area Center in Petaluma, CA
*This is not a hybrid or remote position.
Hours: 20 hours per week. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:45am to 5:15pm. A consistent schedule of four hours per day, during business hours, to be determined upon hire.
Benefits: Sick time, 401(k)

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day

• Assure the timely opening and secure closing of the facilities each day
• Support leasing and tenant needs
• Coordinate third-party use of conference rooms
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Complete forms and perform data entry
• Track and maintain inventories
• Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs
• Perform general housekeeping (most cleaning is outsourced)
• Support off-site teams as needed

During on-site events

• Greet and escort visitors
• Act as a main point of contact, answer questions, and provide directions to ensure a seamless experience
• Set up and maintain meeting rooms
• Support scheduling, ordering, and additional event management

Required Qualifications

• Strong computer skills
• A sense of initiative, curiosity, and an interest in learning and growth
• Ability to self-manage, problem solve, and ask meaningful questions to ensure high quality outcomes with minimal supervision
• Exceptional time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an office setting
• Prior experience working in hospitality
• Familiarity with Microsoft programs
• Experience working in Salesforce
• A bachelor's degree
• An interest in the fields of higher education, psychology, and/or business

About Meridian University

Founded 30 years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area, Meridian University offers master's and doctoral programs in Psychology, Education and Business with diverse concentrations available within each of these programs. Meridian’s integrated, innovative curriculum is designed to be experiential and transformative. Graduates are engaged in varied professional contexts that include coaching, psychotherapy, organizational development, facilitation, social healing, social entrepreneurship, and transformative leadership.

Meridian’s graduate programs are available in two formats: hybrid and 100% online. This model supports students who are working professionals and balancing other life commitments to move forward towards their personal and professional future.

Meridian is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and approved by the US Department of Education for participation in the Federal Student Aid program. WASC is the Department of Education-recognized regional accreditor for such schools as the University of California at Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford University. Meridian’s licensable degrees have been recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and Board of Psychology for over 25 years.

How to Apply

Use the Meridian Careers site at https://meridian-university.br... to apply. A cover letter and resume are required. In your cover letter, speak to your alignment with Meridian’s vision and mission as well as your skills and capacities relevant to the role description and qualifications.

Please do not call, email, or drop-in regarding your application. We cannot respond to all applications due to the volume received.

Meridian is committed to diversity across all criteria-of-difference in its staff, faculty, and students through affirmative hiring policies and practices as well as global availability of positions and educational offerings.