Office of Conference Services - Key Room Conference Assistant

Position Title:   Key Room Conference Assistant

Dates of Employment Term: April - August, 2013

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


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)
.

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


Job Summary:  The Key Room Conference Assistant plays an integral role within the Registration team who provides detailed support services for the Office of Conference Services summer operations. Daily work shifts consist of executing multiple duties and responsibilities entailing the inventory, maintenance and distribution of residence hall room keys for all overnight summer clients. Preparation of guests welcome packets in a timely fashion is critical for ensuring a seamless experience for guest check-in/check-out. The Key Room Assistant works behind the scenes and is the backbone of the Registration team.

Conference Services Supervisor:  Michele J. Famularo – Senior Events Coordinator 

Responsibilities:
o Attend and participate in required weekly training sessions during the spring semester (April – May).
o Assist with initial inventory of keys as turned over from Residence Life to Conference Services.
o Assist with final inventory of keys as turned over from Conference Services to Residence Life.
o Keep record of all outgoing keys and identification of key code assigned to each guest.
o Keep record of all incoming keys returned by guest at check-out.
o Identify and record any lost/stolen keys by guest and by group.
o Capture replacement key codes for keys identified as lost/stolen.
o Assemble Welcome Packets prior to check-in of overnight guests, to include identification label, room key and/or pin code and Storm Card.
o Work closely with the Registration Team to ensure all materials are prepared and organized for check-in and check-out.
o Provide exceptional, courteous and knowledgeable customer service to ensure successful outcomes for guests.
o Act as liaison between Office of Conference Services and other on-campus departments including but not limited to Residence Life, Public Safety, and Facilities Services

Qualifications:
o Personable, friendly and outgoing demeanor.
o Great attention to detail and exceptional organization skills.
o Enjoys working on individual projects.
o Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
o Ability to prioritize and meet set deadlines.
o Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.
o Flexibility to handle responsibilities assigned to meet the needs of clients and the department.
o Ability to respond and troubleshoot unexpected problems and/or concerns.
o Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word (Mail-Merging), Excel, and Access.

 

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 at right) and submit along with their resume to csevents@stjohns.edu