Site Services Assistant - New Westminster, Canada - Douglas College

Douglas College

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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Work ArrangementsWhat Douglas Offers**DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.

The Role

Provides support to Facilities Services by coordinating projects/events and resolving operational issues that would otherwise require the direct administration of the Site Services Supervisor or the Manager, Facilities Services. Coordinates the daily operational activities of the site services, including room bookings, parking administration, college key inventory, and the Building Service Workers. Provides exceptional clientcentred service on a consistent basis to all internal and external stakeholder groups.
Responsibilities
1. Coordination of Site Services Unit.

- a. Coordination of the operational daily activities of Site Services, including room bookings and preparing work requests;
- b. Provides direct administrative support to the Manager, Facilities Services which includes greeting and assisting visitors, handling phone calls and inquiries exercising discretion in determining the information provided and/or referring appropriately, handling day-to-day client relations and problem-solving, maintain complex databases and spreadsheets;
- c. Manages the College key system and follows procedures;

2. Maintenance of Site Services Operations

- b. Supports clients in event planning by coordinating timely responses to their questions for set-up, approvals, and use of ancillary services (cafeteria contractor, parking contractor, BSW, etc.);
- c. Generates billing advice notices to Finance for external room bookings. Queries payment records for infractions by external groups prior to accepting further bookings;

3. Performs other related duties.

- a. Provides information on Site Services/Room Bookings issues for resolution by the Site Services Supervisor/Facilities Manager.
- b. Performs other duties as assigned.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

1. Completed a one (1) year program in a related field at a recognized postsecondary educational institution in addition to a minimum of two (2) years directly related work experience in databased facilities management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
2. Excellent interpersonal and crosscultural communication skills including written and verbal fluency in the English language.
3. Strong interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to develop establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, managers and staff.
4.

A demonstrated ability to:

Keyboard at 50 wpm and use Word and Excel at the intermediate level.
Provide efficient, clientcentred service in person, in writing, and over the telephone with the college community and outside agencies.
Compose business correspondence and reports.
Organize billings for events and correspond with finance to ensure timely invoicing.
Plan and coordinate events and meetings
Problem solve and identify resources required to facilitate solutions.