The Temporary Service Center Assistant promotes a welcoming and informative reception to all students and guests by providing a high level of customer service around critical tasks such as key disbursements, mail, and package services, and assisting a broad constituency of groups (students, faculty, alumni, other distinguished guests) with any questions or unique requests to ensure their needs are consistently met. The Service Center Assistant ensures that all daily administrative and clerical processes are complete for their respective Service Center (locations in Hasbrouck, Cascadilla, or Williard Straight Halls, or Robert Purcell Community Center) in an efficient and timely manner and will also coordinate the efforts of student guest service agents by serving as a resource and role model for these student workers. Additionally, this role will collaborate on annual initiatives that have a larger impact on other Service Centers and House offices.
A successful Temporary Service Center Assistant will:
Be driven by a passion for excellent customer service and have strong attention to detail around important protocols that ensure the safety of our students and guests.
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for a large, diverse community of guests as well as their unique student teams.
Consistently utilizing good judgment and tact, specifically around confidentiality as well as prioritizing resources, to ensure minimal follow-up is required.
Build strong working relationships will other team members in other Service Centers, House Office Staff as well as SCL and university partners to facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and ensure operational coordination and delivery.
Support SCL's mission by providing appropriate training and coaching to student staff.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of related experience in business management, customer service, event planning, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with basic Office software, desktop programs, and technology; including e-mail, web research, and database management.
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and well-being.
Demonstrated skill in the understanding of cultural differences.
Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals.
Unit assignments and schedules are likely to change. A successful Service Center Assistant must be able to occasionally work varied and extended hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays, based on business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional education including an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related coursework.
Additional experiences beyond two years in a related field including experience in conferences, events, and/or programs.
Experience or knowledge of the higher education sector with specific experience around Housing systems and/or procedures.
Prior supervisory experience with student staff.
Wage per hour is $22.50
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The successful applicant will be expected to work on campus.
University Job Title:
Temporary Retail Assistant
Job Family:
Temporary Auxiliary Services
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
Refer to Posting Language
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contact Name:
Shawn Ruebel
Contact Email:
sr894@cornell.edu
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