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Hotel Front Desk Agent (Front Desk Coordinator), IU Dining and Hospitality

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/4/2025

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

  • Acts as guest services leader at the front desk for any guest issue and works to anticipate future problems or requests.
  • In the absence of a manager, they may provide guidance to part-time and student staff.
  • Will fulfill duties as assigned from their direct supervisor.
  • Performs the functions of a front desk agent-check in / check out guests, answer telephones, make reservations, and provide information to guests.
  • Resolves guest issues negatively affecting the guests stay and overall impression of IU.
  • Ensure sthat all guests are assisted in a timely and friendly manner, and coordinate breaks to ensure proper coverage is maintained to assist guests.
  • Corresponds with guests and prospective guests through various electronic correspondence channels.
  • Applies Payments, handles credit card and cash payments, and posts charges to guest folios.
  • Responsible for cross promotion of IMU Dining Facilities.

General Responsibilities

  • Performs tasks related to day-to-day hotel operations, including check-in / out of guests, answering telephone and email inquiries, making reservations, and providing information to guests.
  • Resolves guest issues, escalating complex issues as needed.
  • Delegates tasks related to room preparation to other hotel staff, including temporary, housekeeping, and maintenance staff.
  • May assist with general cleanup and upkeep of hotel lobby space, including changing trash bins, wiping, and dusting hard surfaces, or cleaning up spills.
  • Provides directions and general information to Indiana Memorial Union visitors.
  • Qualifications

    EDUCATION

    Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
  • WORK EXPERIENCE

    Preferred

  • Some experience in related field
  • SKILLS

    Required

  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and genuine care for all
  • Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail
  • Excellent customer services skills
  • Working Conditions / Demands

    This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Must be able to lift between 20-40 pounds.

    Work Location

    Bloomington, Indiana

    Advertised Salary

    15.30 per hour

    Work Hours

    Variable schedule (7AM-3PM or 3PM-11PM) based on business volume and operational needs, including evenings and weekends.

    Benefits Overview

    For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

    Job Classification

    Career Level : Foundational

    FLSA : Nonexempt

    Job Function : Operations

    Job Family : Hospitality

    Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

    Posting Disclaimer

    This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

    If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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