Regular Student - Staten Island Conference Services Team Leader A

Position Title:    Staten Island Campus Team Leaders

Dates of Employment Term:  May - August, 2013

Location of Employer:   Office of Conference Services
         
Job ID:     S01696-326A

 

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

Completed applications, to include the questionnaire and resume submission, must be received by the Conference Services Department before April 1, 2013.

Job Summary:    Staten Island Campus Team Leaders provide support service to the Office of Conference Services at the Staten Island campus as part of a team of Student Conference Assistants during a daily work shift in executing duties and responsibilities in support of summer conferences.

Conference Services Supervisor: Event Manager 

Responsibilities:
o Attend weekly training sessions in April and May at the Queens Campus
o Lead a team of peers in summer conference operations
o Develop and lead training programs for Staten Island Campus Conference Assistants
o Create weekly schedules for Staten Island Campus Conference Assistants
o Greet guests, determine nature and purpose of visit, provide assistance, and direct or escort them to specific destinations 
o Operate telephone to answer, screen and forward calls, take messages, provide information, and assist with facilities issues
o Assist in the production and distribution of conference guests welcome packets containing: ID card, keys or pin code, campus map, & welcome brochure.
o Provide support to conference groups in their use of residence rooms and common spaces
o Assist Facilities Services with the preparation of rooms during building turnover from/to Residence Life and guest turnover
o Act as a concierge and assist guests with any questions they may have regarding their stay
o Work with the Office of Conference Services Supervisor 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, Philadelphia and Boston
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 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 Facilities Services, Information Technology/Classroom Support, Public Safety, Residence Life, and Chartwells

Qualifications:
o Previous work experience within professional office setting or in an operations area preferred
o Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
o Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, taking and organizing messages, and other office procedures and terminology.
o Ability to greet, direct and guide guests who require general conference services attention
o Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking the time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
o Ability to work well with a team of peers, Event Coordinators, and Conference Assistants
o Great attention to detail and exceptional organization skills
o Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
o Ability to move bins weighing in excess of 100 pounds with the assistance of a team
o Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
o Proficient in basic computer knowledge:
o Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point
o Classroom computer log-in
o Turning on classroom proxima and lowering screen
o Hooking up a laptop to a classroom computer
o Accessing information from USB drives
o Turning on audio in classrooms
o Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends
o Flexibility to handle responsibilities assigned to meet the needs of 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 at right) and submit along with their resume to Laura Bruckner-LaMonica at brucknel@stjohns.edu