Conferences Services Assistant

7 months ago

Langley, Canada Trinity Western University Full time

**Position Purpose and** **Summary**

The Conference Services Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Conference Services Manager in ensuring the smooth operation and success of the Conference Services department. This position requires a strong focus on event planning, execution, customer service, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The assistant will have opportunities for growth within the team and will contribute directly to the organization's mission of providing exceptional conference services in a Christian work environment.

**Key Areas of Accountability**

**Event Planning and Execution**:

- Assist in planning and executing conferences, events, and on-campus filming activities.
- Coordinate logistics, timelines, and resources to ensure seamless event operations.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and guests, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

**Customer Relations**:

- Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, prospects, and industry stakeholders.
- Assist in managing customer expectations and serving as a liaison between clients and key delivery departments.
- Support in conducting site tours and marketing the facilities to prospective customers.

**Support to Conference Services Manager**:

- Take ownership of delegated tasks and projects to lighten the workload of the Conference Services Manager.
- Collaborate with the manager to identify revenue opportunities and contribute to business development initiatives.
- Support the manager in developing conference schedules and work plans to meet client expectations effectively.
- Assist in managing the Conference Services team and ensuring proper coordination of timelines.

**Administrative Support**:

- Assist in establishing and administering event quotes, contracts, and progress tracking.
- Support in ensuring service delivery aligns with customer requirements and department budgets.
- Aid in overseeing account billing follow-up to ensure accurate payment handling.
- Assist in maintaining records, contracts, and financial documentation related to conference services.
- Support in preparing event quotes, proposals, and invoices as needed.

**Team Collaboration**:

- Collaborate with department managers and outside contractors for event rentals and setups.
- Work closely with the Conference Services team and other departments to ensure coordinated efforts in event planning and execution.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment aligned with the organization's values.

**The Person**

**Skills**
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a wide variety of staff, faculty, students, and off campus clients are essential with the ability to understand clients' needs and proposals.
- A team player with the attitude of a servant in all situations who seeks to diffuse and resolve conflict.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and delegate tasks when necessary.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
- Hands-on knowledge of furniture moving and basic audio/video understanding helpful.
- Strong financial management skills, including financial analysis and procurement.

**Assets**
- Administrative Experience
- Experience in hospitality or public relations leadership
- Experience using conferencing technology platforms and Jenzabar.
- 3-5 years of experience in event management preferred.
- Ability to lift and move furniture more than fifty pounds.

**Key Metrics of Success**:

- Customer satisfaction ratings and feedback.
- Increased revenue generated through conferences, rentals, and filming activities.
- Timely and efficient execution of events with mínimal issues or disruptions.

**Personal**

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirm and support TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.

**Servant-Leader Way of Life**

Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

**Key Internal Interactions**

**Reports**:Conferences Student Workers

**Reports to**:Conference Services Manager

**Standards & Requirements**

**Education**: Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

**Experience**:

- Experience in office management administration (2+ years)
- Demonstrated skill

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