Guest Services Representative

Utah State University
$11.00 per hour with opportunities to earn raises
United States, Utah, Logan
Jan 07, 2025
Guest Services Representative Requisition ID: 2024-8511 # of Openings: 80 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Customer Service/Support Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Finance & Administrative Service Department: Event Services Advertised Salary: $11.00 per hour with opportunities to earn raises Overview The Office of Events is a growing department whose primary function is to ensure the events hosted by Utah State University, "Exceed Expectations". Guest Services Representatives are responsible for ensuring a fun, exciting, and safe experience for patrons while attending Utah State University events. The Office of Events is hiring now and for the upcoming school year. The position is on campus. Guest Services is seeking to fill multiple positions and will be an ongoing search. Opportunities for growth and advancement into departments such as USU Fine Arts, Event Hosting, and Youth Programs including internships and work-study programs. Responsibilities Greet and welcome guests to Utah State University in a friendly and professional manner Perform accurate access control of entry including, scan or tear tickets to allow entry, identify fraudulent tickets and deny invalid credentials. Perform appropriate access control to restricted areas to those with valid credentials. Enforce "prohibited item" rules and professionally communicate the need for compliance to these rules. Maintain a working knowledge of facility layout and traffic flow to provide accurate answers to guests and provide excellent customer service Assist guests with questions, comments, complains or suggestions. Act as a source for information. Follow-up when necessary Maintain knowledge and adhere to guidelines for Americans with Disabilities Act. Maintain knowledge of individual responsibility and follow proper emergency management procedures. Enforce individual event/venue rules and provide other services as noted by venue. Provide overall outstanding customer service Qualifications Qualifications: US Work Authorization is required. Prefer three months experience with customer service. Employees must maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance. Must have excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to problem solve. Excellent customer service and people skills. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to work independently with little supervision and handle difficult situations with the public and guests in a calm & professional manner. Hours will vary depending on season and number of events at venues. Hours may include: nights, weekends & holidays. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Class schedule with availability to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under "Other Documents" Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $11.00 per hour with opportunities to earn raises ADA The position requires some physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects (20+ pounds). Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Employees must also be prepared to stand, walk, ascend, and descend stairs for most of their shift. Additionally, the work environment may include confined or narrow spaces. Employees may work outdoors, may not be protected from weather conditions or contaminants, and may be exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 01/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8511/guest-services-representative/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-96bade808f29974aab3a0e5033e2143b