Arizona is Hiring a Program Coordinator, Conference & Guest Services Near Tucson, AZ
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Directly oversee one or more components of the summer conference program (ex. housekeeping operations, business operations, individual guests, staff management, etc.)
Assist in initial and on-going planning, developing, and maintaining master calendar of conference and individual guest accommodations and communicate schedule as appropriate
Assist in preparing contracts outlining specific services for client groups; monitor the necessary guarantees and deadlines
Fluency in the use of a conference management suite (e.g.,StarRez)
Ability to think critically about the use of technology to improve the customer experience and to make operations more efficient
Implement and monitor selection process for Conference & Guest Services student staff
Assist with the development and implementation of student staff training activities
Assist with supervision and evaluation of Conference & Guest Services student staff
Ability to work non-standard work hours as needed. In the summer months, the nature of the work may require working alternative schedules to meet the needs of the conference program.
Assist in other areas of Housing & Residential Life operations, participation on departmental committees and work groups, as necessary
Answer phone calls, respond to voicemails, and greet visitors in main Conference and Guest Services office, directing to appropriate staff or department
Maintain organization of the office and supplies, including overseeing all access to keys in Conference & Guest Services tel-case, storage spaces, and equipment inventory
Manage Emergency TAC, linen and Campus Pantry item inventory and check out process, and restock as needed
Coordinate printing and supply orders and inventories
Oversee and approve payroll of student staff as assigned
Maintain accurate employment and group records and provide reports as necessary
Maintain and reconcile budgets for various accounts; monitor expenditures and perform simple analysis on accounts; prepare both special and recurring reports for supervisor and authorize payments within prescribed limits; make recommendations for purchases
Assist with development and creation of Conference Services meeting agendas, facilitation of meetings, and recording meeting minutes, as necessary
Coordinate the reservation, usage and accounting of group and individual services including meeting space, classroom space, catering, special setups, parking, transportation, recreation and other miscellaneous needs
Monitor the preparation of billing information for auxiliary services to client groups
Manage activation and issuance of Temporary Access Cards to clients, as well as tracking and auditing access card inventory and assisting with access control issues as needed
Establish and maintain relationships with key campus service providers
Respond and assist with client group emergencies or disciplinary problems on a rotational basisĀ
Complete setup and appropriate configuration of conference room furniture to meet the needs of internal and external groups
Complete the billing process for conference room rentals
Coordinate and manage guest apartment facilities for visiting guests including booking, access and customer service
Assist with various departmental activities during the August student Move-In process
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to adapt to flexible and dynamic duties and responsibilities within a fluid, and fast-paced work environment
Ability to perform clerical maintenance, filing, typing, etc.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and to facilitate meetings in both a one on one setting and group setting
Ability to serve in on-call rotation for group emergencies and disciplinary issues during summer months
Ability to work alternative schedules as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb stairs, lift tables and chairs, twist, pull and bend.
Ability to carry/move materials and supplies from one place to another.