Desk Services Representative - Kingston, Canada - Queen's University

Queen's University

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Queen's University

Queen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting.

We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

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Job Summary

A Brief Overview

The Housing and Ancillary Services team manages 4,940 student beds in 18 residence buildings, as well as off-campus rental apartment and housing properties, three dining halls, numerous retail foodservice locations on campus, the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre and Event Services.? Residence buildings also provide temporary accommodations for the summer conference, events and tourism markets.?Revenue and services from these units support vital student life programs and contribute to the University's learning environment.

Queen's Residence Life and Services is committed to providing an experience aimed at fostering the educational and personal growth of its residents.

The Residence Life and Services staff team is dedicated to the development of the whole student, promoting diversity, accountability, independence and success in a broader learning environment.

This position is a dynamic and engaging front line opportunity.

The Desk Services Representative works to support clerical and administrative operations for staff and students during the academic year term (September-April) and for hotel guests during our summer accommodation season (May-August).

The Desk Services Representative supports administrative operations for the Residence Life and Services unit in order to assist students and stakeholders (Housing and Ancillary units, external companies like mail service providers or other Queen's University departments) during the academic year.

In the summer season, Desk Services Representatives work along side other units to execute our Summer Accommodations season (hotel front desk).

The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work evenings and weekends.

Job Description:

What you will do

Provides customer service to residents and guests entering the residence building including giving directions and parking information, and providing keys.

Performs clerical and administrative activities including filing, organizing paperwork, keeping inventory, and maintaining coffee bar.

Performs daily key inventory audits.

Supports move in and move out day for students by processing paperwork for room change requests, and advising maintenance for lost keys, room lockouts, or other room maintenance or housekeeping issues.

Receives, sorts and delivers mail to mailboxes, and provides notifications for parcel pickup.
Other duties as required in the support of the department and/or unit. Required Education
One-Year Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma. Required Experience
More than 1 year and up to and including 2 years of experience.
Experience working in a comparable client-focused environment considered an asset Required Licenses and Certifications
Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.

Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements
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