James Madison University · 7 hours ago
Temporary Conference Assistant for Night Operations (Multiple Positions)
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16/hr - $17.25/hrJames Madison University is a publicly funded university committed to preparing students for the future. They are seeking Temporary Conference Assistants for Night Operations to manage conference services, assist with check-ins, and respond to inquiries during night shifts.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manages Conference Services 24-hour phone line and responds to all calls and requests from 5:00p.m.-12:00a.m
Carries On-Call mobile phone to respond to call 12:00a.m.-7:00a.m
Assists with preparation of Residence Halls for conference groups (linens, inspections, placing signage inside and outside of buildings, and special requests)
Assists with group check ins and check outs after hours
Places and tracks the status of work order (maintenance) requests
Marks rooms that are under maintenance / have finished maintenance on IRIS (computer system)
Provides notes for daytime staff in Night Operations Log of all necessary updates
Responsible for the upkeep of Conference Services vehicles, ensuring they are maintained and fueled
Tracks and updates the Night Ops logbook (log all requests and calls occurring during your shift)
Qualification
Required
Organization, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Customer service experience
Attention to detail
Experience working in a team, and/or leading a team
Experience with Microsoft Office programs, databases, or administration computer software
A valid driver's license is required for this position
Benefits
A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
Company
James Madison University
James Madison University offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student.
Founded in 1908Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Johnny Ginnity, SES, FACHE
University Lecturer--CEO
Caroline Shelly
Co-founder and President of SMAD Club
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