STUDENT-Summer Special Event and Housing Manager

Ithaca College•Ithaca, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This term for this position runs from late May - early August and the preferred candidate must be available throughout this period to prepare for and oversee special events and on-campus housing for our summer programs. Must possess outstanding problem solving, communication and customer service skills. Must be flexible and collaborative and willing to work with a variety of clients (internal and external) and accommodate their event-related requests.

Requirements

Must be available from late May - early August.
Outstanding problem solving skills.
Outstanding communication skills.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Must be flexible and collaborative.
Willing to work with a variety of clients (internal and external).
Willing to accommodate event-related requests.
Ability to work late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work independently with little to no direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage events planned by the Conference and Event Services office staff.
Assist with the summer conference housing process as necessary.
Assist service providing departments/individuals in the provision of services as requested.
Ensure the delivery of services requested for an event, including but not limited to set-up, audio-visual service, catering, parking, security, etc.
Be prepared to assist in providing set-up, audio-visual and other event related equipment or services as is necessary.
Resolve any on-site logistical issues regarding services or summer conference housing as necessary.
Assist clients prior to and during events – making sure that their event needs are met.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for all people attending an event.
Attend weekly meetings, as well as training several times throughout the summer.
Ability to work late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Must be able to do all of the above independently with little to no direct supervision.