Part Time Office Assistant-Stone Valley

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Job Description and Position Requirements

Part Time Office Assistant

The Part Time Office Assistant plays a critical role in providing exceptional customer service and providing support for the day-to-day operations of the outdoor recreation area. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Stone Valley, this position manages daily office operations within the recreation area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to create positive experiences for patrons of Stone Valley
• Answering phone calls and providing information about programs and services
• Orient patrons to facilities and programs
• Familiarity with offerings within Campus Recreation Department to be able to answer questions
• Using available resources to problem-solve and find solutions
• Respond to emails to the public account in a timely manner
• Direct inquiries to the appropriate person
• Complete tasks related to daily operations of Stone Valley Facilities
• Manage rental access
• Check in / out equipment using inventory and point of sale software
• Manage financial transactions for boat permits, mooring permits, boat rentals, facility rentals, etc.
• Support and contribute to a positive culture within all facilities and programs.
• Assist with processing reservations for facilities and programs
• Work with Coordinator to book group programs
• Process cabin rental requests

Preferred Experience & Skills

Work Environment & Requirements

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