Reservations Coordinator

When was the last time you changed the world? In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We’re currently searching for a Reservations Coordinator to join Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission.

Here’s what you need to know about the role:

1. You’ll be joining the Student Engagement and Campus Life team.
2. You’ll be reporting to the Assistant Director for Event Services, a Regular twelve-month, 100% staff appointment.
3. You’ll be responsible for meeting with event clients and assisting them with the reservations which include but is not limited to scheduling use of meeting/event spaces, creating event layouts and assisting with securing proper approvals.
4. You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5. You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $43,000-47,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management; event management; communications and public relations; outdoor recreation, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, independently managing multiple assignments, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• General office and/or customer service support experience in an academic or professional environment
• Proficient computer skills such as electronic mail, scheduling, word processing, and spreadsheet
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with events in either a high-volume/fast-paced or higher education/student affairs environment.
• Experience working with and/or supervising college students.
• Working knowledge of event scheduling equivalent to Event Management Systems software (EMS), or CollegeNet’s software (25Live)