Office of Conference Services - Student Ambassador Assistant (A)

Position Title:   Student Campus Ambassador Assistant

Dates of Employment Term: Late May - August, 2013

Location of Employer:  Office of Conference Services
    ROTC Building, Room 206B  
     
Job ID: S03269-325A

Candidates will only be considered for this position if the following information is received:

1. Completion of the online student worker application
2. Submission of the resume to the the required email address
3. Completion of the questionnaire

Completed applications, to include the questionnaire and resume submission, must be received by the Conference Services Department before February 20, 2013.

Job Summary:    To assist the Office of Conference Services as a senior member of a team of Student Ambassadors during daily work shifts in executing the duties and responsibilities in the areas of Ambassadors operations.

Conference Services Supervisor: Event Manager                  

Responsibilities:
o Attend required weekly training sessions in May
o Act as liaison between Office of Conference Services and other on-campus departments including but not limited to Chartwells, Public Safety, Facilities Services, Information Technology, and Residence Life
o Provide exceptional, courteous and knowledgeable customer service to ensure successful outcomes for guests
o Provide a comfortable environment for guests
o Work with the Office of Conference Services Supervisor and Team Leaders in event coordination, to plan, organize, manage and execute off-campus day trip excursions for international student guests and group leaders, in New York City
o Work with the Office of Conference Services Supervisor to visit points of interest in New York City. Responsible for knowledge of and familiarity with mass transit, walking routes and points of interest
o As a part of a team of Student Ambassadors, greet international guests upon their arrival at local airports, escort them to charter buses and accompany by bus to campus.  Direct bus drivers to the Registration Center.
o Conduct orientation sessions with all group leaders within their first 24 hours of arrival to campus.
o As a part of a team of Student Ambassadors, escort international students in groups of one (1) student ambassador to every twenty (20) students along with a group leader on day trip excursions.  Responsible for following the travel plan and agenda and utilizing the methods of transportation as approved by the Office of Conference Services supervisor
o Develop support materials such as maps and pamphlets for points of interest, walking directions and agendas for day trips
o Responsible for the safe return of all guests assigned to your care
o Oversee evening social activities for international student guests, such as, dances, karaoke and movies
o Work with the Office of Conference Services Supervisor to plan, organize and manage on-campus evening social activities for group leaders
o Make an active effort to communicate with international students to improve their English speaking skills
o Take photos for group members as a compilation of their excursion experiences for their viewing on the Conference Services social networking pages after their two week stay

Qualifications:
o Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all summer conference guests (young adults)
o Ability to work well with a team of peers, staff, and administration
o Ability to assert oneself
o Willingness to be on the front-line of communications on behalf of Office of Conference Services
o Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends a plus
o Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
o Flexibility to handle responsibilities assigned to meet the needs of clients and the department
o Great attention to detail and exceptional organization skills
o Operating knowledge of Google and Hopstop.com
o Willingness to work collegially with Team Leaders, Student Ambassadors and Conference Assistants
o Ability to abide by and enforce policies and procedures established by Office of Conference Services

Student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year. The Office of Conference Services cannot guarantee full-time hours for all shifts during the summer months (May - August).  Employee’s summer hours may range between 20 hours and 35 hours per week.


In addition to completing the online student worker application, applicants MUST complete the questionnaire (see link) and submit it along with their resume to csevents@stjohns.edu