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SalaryPurpose:
Ancillary Services provides a wide range of professionally managed campus services and amenities to enhance the student experience and support York University's mission, vision and priorities. With a commitment to sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion, Ancillary Services works with internal and external partners to provide exceptional experiences and enhance the quality of campus life in alignment with the University's core values.Reporting to the Manager, Accommodation and Conference Services, the Front Office Associate position provides high-quality front desk services to Housing & Conference Services residents, clients and guests, handling multi-dimensional requests and activities to meet customer requirements for both resident, client and guest services. The Front Office Associate is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the accommodation, client, and guest relation services available to members of the York Community and external clients including visiting professors, departmental guests, conference participants, and individual guests.
Education:
High school diploma with some related community college courses such as Hospitality Services, Business or Property Management..
Experience:
2 years' work experience in front desk customer service in a residential/hospitality/hotel environment including two years cash handling in a retail setting including point of sale (POS), deposits and bill preparations is required. Experience with a hotel or registration or resident and property management system/platform required.
Skills:
Bookkeeping and cash handling skills including preparing billings and invoices, processing payments, preparing journal entries, reconciling cash summaries
Accurate data entry and processing skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in working with figures and information
Problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats
Tact and courtesy, demonstrated ability to deal calmly, courteously and effectively with the public
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise imitative and good judgment
Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to handle high work volume to meet deadlinesTechnical
Microsoft Office - Basic level Word and Excel for preparing documentation, forms, and spreadsheets
Basic data management skills (StarRez)
Ability to use email (Outlook)OtherRespects diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace, contributes to an inclusive and diverse team-based, positive work environment. Recognizes diversity of abilities and adapt content, tone, medium, and style to audience to be inclusive. Committed to continuous learning and skill building in diversity, inclusive and cultural competence.
Additional Notes:
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. There may be occasions where weekend work is required for major events, etc.Summer: same. Overtime may be necessary during peak periods. Peak periods: April-September and December/January (times where higher-than-average room turnover may occur).Vacation restriction: May-August, the primary season for conference / event business.
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