Job Front Desk Clerk in Victoria
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Please note that this position works evenings, weekends and stats.
In support of the overall goals of Residence Services, a unit within the division of Student Affairs, the Front Desk Clerk performs a variety of administrative and customer service duties in the Residence Services Main Office. Residence Services provides accommodation services, programming and education to the on-campus student community, in addition to providing a summer conference operation for off-campus customers. The Front Desk Clerk provides front-line service to both students and guests, assisting with day to day inquiries, taking payments, and making referrals to appropriate individuals and departments.
Reporting to the Manager, Conference and Customer Service, the Front Desk Clerk supports day and evening operations, seven days a week. In addition to providing customer service, the Front Desk Clerk provides administrative support, processes a variety of financial transactions, and maintains the key inventory for residence buildings.The Front Desk Clerk is knowledgeable about the range of services and activities provided by the various departments within Residence Services, as well as the procedures of the Main Office, and develops and maintains familiarity with general university operations in order to provide service and information to students and guests.
Skills:
- Proven ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast paced environment on a daily basis
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates good judgment, diplomacy, tact and discretion
- Proven ability to pay attention to detail and accurately complete tasks, even during peak periods
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good organizational and clerical skills
- Ability to work with or without supervision
Specialized Knowledge/Education:
- Demonstrated ability with MS word, excel and database software
- Demonstrated math skills
- High school graduation
Experience:
- One to two years recent cash handling and customer service experience in a hospitality, retail or higher education environment
Territory acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity and Diversity Statement
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement
If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
About University of Victoria
CEO: Kevin Hall
Revenue: $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.uvic.ca
Year Founded: 1963
