Department
IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA)
Department Information
IU Dining and Hospitality offers a dynamic, creative, collaborative environment in which motivated employees can expand their skills as part of a diverse team while providing exceptional guest experience. Through positions in campus dining, catering, retail operations, and the hotel, employees can develop skill sets that open career opportunities on campus and beyond.
The 189 room IU Biddle Hotel and Conference Center is the largest hotel in Bloomington, Indiana. At the IU Biddle Hotel, guests enjoy upscale accommodations and first-rate amenities while being steps away from some of Bloomington's best dining, shopping, arts and entertainment, and nightlife. Located in the center of campus in the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) the Biddle Hotel gives our guest access to unique event spaces, comfortable lounges, and 9 different dining options during their stay with us. We strive to make each guests stay special by delivering great service modeled on true Hoosier Hospitality. Come join us.
Job Summary
Department Specific Responsibilities

• Acts as guest services leader at the front desk for any guest issue and works to anticipate future problems or requests.
• In the absence of a manager, they may provide guidance to part-time and student staff.
• Will fulfill duties as assigned from their direct supervisor.
• Perform the functions of a front desk agent-check in/check out guests, answer telephones, make reservations, and provide information to guests.
• Resolves guest issues negatively affecting the guests stay and overall impression of IU.
• Ensure sthat all guests are assisted in a timely and friendly manner, and coordinate breaks to ensure proper coverage is maintained to assist guests.
• Corresponds with guests and prospective guests through various electronic correspondence channels.
• Applies Payments, handles credit card and cash payments, and posts charges to guest folios.
• Responsible for cross promotion of IMU Dining Facilities.

General Responsibilities

• Performs tasks related to day-to-day hotel operations, including check-in/out of guests, answering telephone and email inquiries, making reservations, and providing information to guests.
• Resolves guest issues, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Delegates tasks related to room preparation to other hotel staff, including temporary, housekeeping, and maintenance staff.
• May assist with general cleanup and upkeep of hotel lobby space, including changing trash bins, wiping, and dusting hard surfaces, or cleaning up spills.
• Provides directions and general information to Indiana Memorial Union visitors.

Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred

• Some experience in related field

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and genuine care for all
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail

Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Must be able to lift between 20-40 pounds.
Additional Information
Salary plan and grade: PAA 1HH
This is an CWA union covered position.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$15.30 per hour
Work Hours
Variable schedule (7AM-3PM or 3PM-11PM) based on business volume and operational needs, including evenings and weekends.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Operations
Job Family: Hospitality
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