Regular Student - Conference Services Team Leader (Registration)

Position Title:    Team Leader for Registration & Key Room Operations

Dates of Employment Term:  February - August, 2013

Location of Employer:  Office of Conference Services
     
Job ID: S01243-325R

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 within the Registration & Key Room operations. Daily work shifts entails management of these two teams while executing duties and responsibilities to meet deadlines. Staff resourcing and scheduling is a critical component to the overall success of team productivity and is critical for ensuring a seamless experience for guest check-in/check-out. Mentoring and leadership qualities must be carried out on a daily basis to set an example for all Conference Assistants.

Conference Services Supervisor:  Michele J. Famularo – Senior Events Coordinator
                          
Responsibilities:
o Attend, and actively participate in required weekly training sessions during the spring semester.
o Attend weekly meetings with Office of Conference Services personnel, February – August.
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 Work with the Office of Conference Services Supervisor to manage the operation of the Registration Center, Registration Office and Luggage Storage Rooms located in St. Vincent Hall, Ozanam Lounge and the Key Room located in O’Connor Hall.
o Work with the Office of Conference Services Supervisor to manage and maintain furniture, camera, and computer equipment and registration supplies located in the Registration Center.
o Work with the Office of Conference Services Supervisor to manage and track the inventory and serial numbers of blank ID card stock on a weekly basis.  Ensure ID card printers are adequately stocked at the start of each shift.
o Conduct daily inspections of the Registration Center. Provide re-sets of furniture and equipment to ensure these meet the default set-ups.  Test for data connectivity and ensure all computer and camera equipment is working properly. Report any equipment, computer, data or software problems to the supervisor immediately.   Monitor and track the cleanliness of the Registration Center and the adjacent restrooms, reporting facilities deficiencies to the Front Desk staff for creation of work tickets. 
o Work with Event Managers to obtain the most recent and up-to-date housing charts at least one day prior to each group’s check-in.
o Ensure that all housing charts are neatly organized in the appropriate binders.
o Assist with tracking of registration supplies, blank ID card stock and equipment maintained in the Registration Office located in St. Vincent Hall, Ozanam Lounge, re-stock on a weekly basis or as needed.  Make recommendations for re-ordering on weekly basis.
o As part of a team of Registration Assistants manage, monitor and track luggage storage for our guests.
o As part of a team of Registration Assistants, use EMS software to ensure smooth check-in/check-out of guests.
o Conducts debriefs with Event Mangers after each group check-in/check-out and ensure all changes are captured appropriately in the database.
o As part of a team of team of Registration Assistants, use ID Works software and camera equipment to produce/print Storm Cards (guest ID cards) for guests. Follow procedure for documenting all Storm Card production in Log Book.
o Work with the Office of Conference Services Supervisor to manage the room keys inventory. Taking responsibility for room keys from initial turnover of keys from Residence Life to Conference Services and throughout the summer conference season until turning back over to Residence Life.
o Maintain accuracy of key log binders for each Residence building. Track all lost key in key logs.
o As part of a team of Key Room Assistants, provides support to conference groups residing on campus by assembling “Welcome Packets” with label, room key or pin code and Storm Card
o Ensure all Registration and Key Room Assistants are following the proper registration procedures
o Act as liaison between Office of Conference Services and other on-campus departments including but not limited to Information Technology, Residence Life, Public Safety, Facilities Services, and Chartwell’s.

Qualifications:
o Student entering their Junior year or above in the fall of 2013.
o Previous work experience within professional office setting or in an operations area.
o Ability to work well with a team of peers.
o Ability to assert oneself.
o Mentoring and leadership qualities.
o Willingness to be on the front-line of communications 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 stand and walk for extended periods of time.
o Ability to abide by and enforce policies and procedures established by Office of Conference Services.
o Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
o Valid driver license a plus.
o Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word (Mail-Merging), Excel, and Access.
o Willingness to work collegially with other Conference Services Administrators and Conference Assistants.
o Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.
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.