Conference Services is seeking dependable and enthusiastic students to assist professional staff and managers in all aspects of conference coordination and production. Ideal candidates should possess strong teamwork skills, problem-solving abilities, and flexibility. While prior experience in the Georgia Tech Department of Housing and Residence Life is a plus, a background in hospitality, customer service, or public relations is helpful but not required.
This position involves both teamwork and independent work with variable shifts, resulting in a fluctuating schedule each week. It offers significant customer interaction, making it essential for staff to develop strong soft skills.
- Part-time conference assistants are required to be available for a minimum of 15 hours per week, maximum 20 hours per week. Part-time candidates may take up to 6 credit hours in the summer. Requests for time off are not guaranteed.
- Full-time conference assistants are required to be available for a minimum of 30 hours per week, maximum 40 hours per week. Full-time candidates may not register for summer classes or have other employment. Requests for time off are not guaranteed.
Primary Responsibilities:
Take into consideration the following expectations for Conference Assistants when applying for a position.
Guest Relations
- Provide the highest level of customer service to all guests
- Serve as the first point of contact for conference guests, campus students, staff, and all other visitors.
- Possess strong written and verbal communications skills
- Answer phone calls and direct questions
- Problem solve and answer all questions about services offered, conference schedules, information pertaining to campus and the Atlanta area.
Conferences
- Understand and perform efficient check-in and check-out procedures for conference guests and interns, including distribution of keys and check-in materials, and ensure that check-in materials are filled out completely and accurately
- Monitor and troubleshoot conference and camp activities including reporting facilities concerns in a timely manner and following up as needed
- Provide campus tours for conference groups as needed
- Provide basic conference preparation, administrative support, and basic clerical services.
- Handle emergencies and other situations that arise when the professional staff is unavailable.
Job Requirements
- Follow dress code and always conduct oneself in a professional manner.
- Some light lifting will be required.
- Applicant preferred to have a valid US driver’s license. Driving a departmental vehicle may be part of job duties; mandatory training will be provided.
- Work overnight duty shifts scheduled on a rotational basis
- Flexibility as this position steps into other teams to assist customers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Compensation:
Full Time: Pay rates starting at $10.50/hr with on-campus housing provided
Part Time: Pay rates starting at $10.50/hr, no on-campus housing provided
* Base rate is dependent on the type of shift worked. Opportunities for higher pay rates available dependent on experience working with Conference Services.