Regular Student - Conference Services Team Leader (Housekeeping)

Position Title:   Team Leader for Housekeeping

Dates of Employment Term: March - August, 2013

Location of Employer:  Office of Conference Services
    ROTC Building, Room 206B  
     
Job ID:    S01243-325H

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 (see link at right).
4. Must have a valid driver's license.

Job Summary:    To assist the Office of Conference Services as a senior member of a team of Student Conference Assistants during daily work shifts in executing the duties and responsibilities in the area of Housekeeping operations in the Residence Halls.

Conference Services Supervisor: Event Manager
 
Responsibilities:
o Attend required training sessions during the spring semester
o Attend weekly meetings with Office of Conference Services personnel, March - August
o Act as liaison between Office of Conference Services and other on-campus departments including but not limited to Facilities Services, Public Safety, Residence Life, Information Technology/ Classroom Support and Chartwells.
o Work with Office of Conference Services Supervisor to train Conference Assistants and set bi-weekly schedule for Conference Assistants
o Provide exceptional, courteous and knowledgeable customer service to ensure successful outcomes for guests
o Develop a working knowledge of Banner, EMS and TMS (damage reports) operating systems
o As part of a team of student workers, provides support to conference groups in their use of residence rooms and common spaces in the Residence Halls
o As part of a team of student workers, provides set-ups and turnovers of residence rooms and re-stock of inventory
o Work with the Office of Conference Services Supervisor to manage the operation of the Storage Room, located in Hollis Hall
o Assist with tracking of inventory of furnishing, equipment and supplies maintained in the Storage Room and make recommendations for re-ordering on a weekly basis

o Assist with preparation of “linen packets” and refreshing of linens as well as receipt of and return of linens.
o Conduct inspections of residence rooms. Provide re-sets of residence rooms to ensure furniture and supplies meet the default quantities. Document and report facilities and equipment deficiencies to the Front Desk staff for creation of work tickets and track cleaning and repairs as requested.
o As part of a team of student workers, provides custodial support in the Residence Village

Qualifications:
o Student entering their Junior year or above in the fall of 2013.
o Previous work experience within in an operations area
o Ability to work well with a team of peers
o Ability to assert oneself & take charge of tasks that are not completed in a timely fashion.
o Willingness to be on the front-line of communications with our guests on behalf of St. John’s University Office of Conference Services
o Great attention to detail and exceptional organization skills
o Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all summer conference guests, staff, and administration
o Ability to compute minor mathematical calculations
o Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
o Ability to move bins weighing in excess of 100 pounds with assistance of a team
o Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
o Valid driver license a plus
o Ability to abide by and enforce policies and procedures established by Office of Conference Services
o Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Access
o Develop a working knowledge of Banner, EMS and TMS operating systems
o Willingness to work collegially with other Conference Services Administrators and Conference Assistants
o Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends a plus
o Flexibility to handle responsibilities assigned to meet the needs of the clients and the department

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 on right), save it as a document, and submit it along with their resume to csevents@stjohns.edu

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