Welcome Center Coordinator
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share : equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location : 26 Gibbs Str, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14604
Opening : Regular
Time Type : Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Department : ESM HR & Admin Operations
Work Shift : UR - Day (United States of America)
Range : UR URG 106 H
Compensation Range : $21.36 - $29.90
Responsibilities
General Purpose : Under the general management and guidance of the Human Resources and Administrative Operations Director, the Welcome Center Coordinator supervises TAR and student workers. This position provides an environment that is welcoming, helpful and collegial for the Eastman community working both independently and collaboratively to carry out the functions of the Welcome Center by using a variety of logistical resources, knowledge of the academic environment, events, calendars, as well as faculty and staff information to assist staff, faculty, students, visitors and community members with inquiries via phone, email and in person. Maintains confidentiality of work and information that passes through the Welcome Center. Responsible for adherence to University & Eastman procedures, maintaining accurate records and proper recordkeeping practices.
Essential Functions
Mail and Deliveries
- Reviews and routes time-sensitive mail & packages to appropriate levels of management.
- Coordinates & distributes ESM package deliveries and manages the flow of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintains an up to date package delivery log
- Ensures mailbox listing is accurate and up-to-date.
- Informs employees via email of mail deliveries and mailboxes that are full and need to be picked up.
- Trains and supervises students to sort and distribute daily mail to faculty and staff mailboxes.
- Coordinates with Facilities upon the arrival and delivery of oversize items; trouble shoots when arrivals of such are unanticipated.
- Maintains current listing of mailbox holders; updates changes on mailbox directory as needed.
- Communicates policies with new mailbox holders and reminds departing mailbox holders to empty box and return key.
- Informs Facilities of mailbox and key malfunctions.
Customer Service / Information Management
Answers the main phone line to ESM and responds to ESM Welcome Center Email (within 24 hours weekdays) routing calls and providing information as able regarding Eastman activities, concerts and other events taking place in Eastman venues.Keeps abreast of events and activities by frequent contact with Eastman Concert Office, ESM Communications, ESM Admissions, Advancement and other departments, by conducting research on the web and by reviewing publications such as @ Rochester, Eastman Weekly, Eastman Calendars, Encore, City Newspaper, etc.Provides walk-up traffic with direction and assistance.Manages the distribution and return of faculty studio keys and general classroom keys.Manages Bike Locker key assignments and issuance.Prepares informational notices for student workers to ensure they have the most up-to-date information to be able to answer inquiries properly; students are first people to answer main phone line and greet walk up customers.Parking Management
Responsible for issuing and accurately tracking parking vouchers.Produces parking vouchers for Deans office, ESM UHS & Welcome CenterProvides bulk vouchers as approved by manager for events and coordinates documentation for the reimbursements.Reports parking issues and concerns that are reported by employees to manager or DPS in a timely manner.Supervision
Provides general supervision & training for WC TAR staff employees and student workers.Approves biweekly timesheet for direct staff & student employees.Ensures continuity of coverage from the Welcome Center; coordinates or adjusts schedules based on needs of the school, student illness, breaks, juries and workload.Responsible for escalating to manager, any issues related to the management, oversight, employee-relations, time-keeping or any other relevant matters related to TAR staff and student workersIs responsible for coordinating and scheduling Welcome Center workers, ensures consistent coverage and provides training and user guides for workers employed at the Welcome Center.Administrative & Operational Support
Makes observations and recommendations to Eastman management from the central vantage point of being a in the middle of Eastman activity at the Welcome Center, regarding process and procedural changes that can lead to greater efficiencies, saving time and / or student / staff / & / or faculty experience.Coordinates Lost and Found with ET Box Office & Public Safety when necessary.Updates staff and faculty directories keeping them current with new employees and removing terminated employees.With the approval of manager, assists other departments in the distribution of materials for ESM-wide distribution or for targeted events as needed or on other tasks as needed.Locker Management
Manages locker applications and provides locker assignments for over 200 students at start of Fall Semester.Accurately maintains locker tracking databaseCommunicates expectations for locker move out at end of Winter / Spring semesterExamines lockers after move-out for documentation of locker violations and reports to registrar violations that would require student fees, and / or HR Director for egregious violations that would require escalation for disciplinary action.Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education & Experience
Associate's degree in business administration, office management, human resources, or related discipline. RequiredBackground and / or experience with music helpful.2+ years customer service leadership role which may include office management, reception duties, and supervision of others, etc. RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills RequiredCritical thinking / problem solving skills. RequiredHighly organized & capable of working under minimal supervision and ability to multi-task & prioritize tasks efficiently RequiredExcellent customer service skills and experience with working with a wide variety of customers and all levels of employees. RequiredAttention to detail and sensitivity towards confidential information. RequiredProficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database management programs. RequiredProficient with Microsoft Word & Excel RequiredThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military / veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.