Hospitality Assistant

Asbury University is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the open Part Time Hospitality Assistant position. Reports to

Director of Conference Services

Non-Exempt (10 hours/50 weeks)

To assist the Director of Conference Services in overseeing campus hospitality from Student Center Stewards and Baristas to Touring guests. The assistant will aid in all aspects of hosting camp groups, conferences and others who come to our campus. They will also assist with work orders, keeping campus poster boards updated, and general awareness of campus conditions.

• Communicate details with staff and clients.
• Organize schedules and task lists.
• Aid in setting out signs and instructions for visitors.
• Give tours as needed to guests on campus.
• Welcome guests to campus and help with check-in as needed.
• Oversee areas of campus where hospitality is needed.
• Help move furniture or wash and fold linens as needed.
• Handle the schedule to lock and unlock buildings.
• Assist in emergency situations as needed.
• Drive golf carts across campus.
• Use personal and/or University vehicles to transport supplies or people.
• Review files to ensure all details are handled efficiently.
• Oversee and guide conference assistants as needed.
• Act as primary contact in absence of the Director of Conference Services.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk (including stairs); use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift items, up to 25 pounds.

This position requires the ability to drive and therefore they must have a valid driver’s license.

The hours of this position are varied depending on the needs of the group we are hosting. Most will occur between 7am and 11pm and will be determined at least two weeks ahead of time except in unforeseen circumstances. You are expected to work a total of 10 hours per week.

Minimal local travel is occasionally expected for this position. Travel time is compensated.

• Excellent communication both verbal and written are vital.
• Ability to organize and navigate spreadsheets (excel) is essential.
• Understanding of google drive is helpful.
• Experience supervising others is required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, flexible environment is preferred.
• A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Hospitality is about supporting our guests and their needs are not always predictable.

Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and from candidates from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission.

Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees.
Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.