Reservations Supervisor
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Reservations Supervisor at its Detroit campus
location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located
in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all
backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our
deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,
diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational
opportunities which prepare students for success in a global
society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Reserve Student Center-run spaces on campus and assist customers
(external, departments and student organizations) through their
event planning process including customer meetings, tours, room
diagrams, contracts and billing. Create the optimal experience for
all customers by analyzing their budget, needs, and goals. Connect
customers to the correct campus resources.
Co-supervise up to 20 student reservations and information desk
staff. Provide leadership on all area responsibilities. Assist and
participate in special projects such as staff recruitment and
selection, staff training, departmental assessment, goal setting
and serve on divisional committees.
Serve as a coordination liaison to other departments and University
personnel, outside agencies and professional groups.
Work closely with the Student Center and Campus Reservations
professional staff to ensure all pre-event preparations are
complete. Assist with the development of short and long-range
departmental planning.
Create, implement, update and distribute procedures and policies
necessary to ensure smooth functioning of department. Other duties
as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Bachelor's degree
- Additional Education Information: Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited college or university with a preferred concentration in
Business, Hospitality, Student Affairs or Higher Education or an
equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Master’s
Degree preferred.
Experience Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related
experience)
- Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience. Preference for
related experience in student center reservations, event planning,
student activities. Experience with EMS (Student Center Scheduling
Software) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organization, management, communication and human
relations skills. Can work with events involving multiple parties.
Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected
events.
- Anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and
takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible
contingencies.
- Knows how to get things done both through formal channels and
the informal networks. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively
with senior leadership to establish and accomplish the department's
mission, strategic plans, goals and objectives.
- Ability to work independently while establishing and
maintaining effective working relationships with wide variety of
constituents within and outside the University. Ability to work
through others and make appropriate interventions to ensure
workflow is efficient and adequate resources are available.
Encourages collaboration and seeks feedback. Demonstrate an ability
to share organizational knowledge and translate financial concepts
to peers to support their personal development.
- Ability to shift priorities and multi-task on various projects.
Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Accurately
scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects.
Realistically estimates time and resource requirements on
projects.
- Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of
internal and external customers. Establishes and maintains
effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and
respect. Proactively identifies customer issues and quickly and
effectively resolves customer problems.
- Possesses high ethical standards. Respects the confidentiality
of information or concerns shared by others. Interprets and
understands University policies and applicable laws and regulations
to ensure personal and unit compliance.
- Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions
with others. Expresses oneself clearly and concisely in writing.
Demonstrates the ability to plan and deliver oral and written
communications that are impactful and persuasive including
presentations to university management and committees.
- Availability to workdays, nights and weekends based on event
and conference schedule is required.
School/College/Division:
H43 - Business Operations
Primary department:
H4308 - Student Center Administration (H4308)
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: $45,000
- Salary hire maximum: $61,000
Working conditions:
Office evironment
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered
employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal
history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,
the university will inform you if a background check is
required.