Conference Services Assistant

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Conference Services Assistant.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is to serve as a full-time Conferences Services Assistant for the Agricultural Technology Conference Center (ATCC) and occasionally C. W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center by performing routine cleaning services, assisting with preparation, setup, and serving of food for events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be a direct report to the Conference Center Director.
• Assist the Conference/Event Logistics Coordinator and Plant Operations with maintaining appearance/cleanliness of event space and meeting rooms at ATCC and occasionally Pettigrew Center.
• Ensure needed supplies are available for setup at the ATCC
• At the ATCC, this individual will also be responsible for unlocking doors for meeting rooms used during evening events and locking all rooms not being used including entry/exit doors.
• Coordinate with the university Plant Operations and Custodian Services for university events setup and maintenance occasionally at the Pettigrew Center.
• Assist with other duties in absence of assigned facility personnel (ans. Phone, etc.)

other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma.
• 1-2 years of work-related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, and listening).
• Ability to work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work fulltime during the day, as well as on a rotating, flexible schedule that requires working extended workdays, weekends and some holidays.
• Works under a range of temperature condition.
• Requires being able to work rapidly and efficiently during rush periods.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand or walk for an extended amount of time.
• Lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Arrange and move tables occasionally.
• Use hands frequently for grasping, pushing or pulling.
• Bend, squat, kneel, climb stairs, reach overhead, lift overhead.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.