Guest Housing & Special Programming Coordinator

Full time

Posted: 02/22/2023

Grinnell, IA

Human Resources

HR@grinnell.edu

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Guest Housing and Programming Coordinator is responsible for all operations of Grinnell House and long-term guest housing, supervise all full-time and call-in housekeeping and student staff that support the Grinnell House operations (both in-house and contract labor). Oversee housekeeping staff for the Presidents House. Drive programmatic vision and execution for Convocation speakers, Met Opera, and special programming, which includes all budget, marketing, contract negotiation, committee management, and execution of events. Billing and budget reconciliation for Grinnell House, Convocation, Met Opera and special programming. Serves as liaison for wedding related events and assists with keys and housing assignments for summer programs.

Key Responsibilities

Grinnell House and Academic Housing operations
Scholars’ Convocation, Met opera, special programming
Liaison with campus offices
Wedding Liaison
Summer Keys and Housing Assignments
Budget

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three years or more of work experience
Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Experience in a service-oriented environment
Demonstrated ability to prioritize an ever-shifting workload and demands of various constituents both on and off campus and to coordinate and juggle numerous tasks simultaneously
Must also have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills and ability to use considerable independent judgment
A positive, welcoming attitude and customer service skills are critical
Must be proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, databases, and the World Wide Web, and willing to learn more specialized software
Experience with managing budgets

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates Degree or Bachelors degree (B. A.) preferred or combination of education and experience.