Welcome Desk Concierge for the Bone Student Center

Title: Welcome Desk Concierge for the Bone Student Center
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management Dining and Hospitality

Job Summary

Concierge team members serve as building liaisons and offer exceptional customer service. They provide information about the Bone Student Center building tenants and their services Bone Student Center and campus events the general Illinois State University campus and the surrounding BloomingtonNormal community. These students also are responsible for selling tickets to Bone Student Center and/or Braden Auditorium events using a Ticketmaster system. The concierge is often the first Illinois State University interaction for guests clients and visitors. Therefore this role is vital to the building and Illinois State University.

Event Management Dining and Hospitality (EMDH) provides safe and inclusive gathering spaces high quality dining options and customized event services to enrich student and visitor experiences.

Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional customer service giving general information directions resource materials and other assistance as needed in a respectful courteous and professional manner.
Greet all guests clients and staff members with a friendly and energetic disposition while maintaining proper eye contact.
Exhibit a mastery understanding of the services provided by the Bone Student Center building tenants as well as general campus services and information office locations and campus events.
Use available written and electronic resources to problem solve.
Operate a multiline phone system and field phone inquiries.
Operate the Ticketmaster system to sell tickets to events in the Bone Student Center/Braden Auditorium.
Communicate effectively with both professional and student staff members. Complete daily log forms reports and other paperwork throughout shift.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan. More information can be foundhere.

Pay Rate

$15.25/hour

Required Qualifications

Previous customer service work experience and/or involvement in campus life through student organizations volunteer efforts etc.
Currently enrolled as a parttime or fulltime student.
Commitment to working at least two full terms.

Preferred Qualifications

Positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate client guest and staff requests and exceed expectations.
Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail along with a demonstrated ability to multitask and organize.
Interest in working with a diverse staff and serving a diverse population of clients and guests.
Strong time management skills with an emphasis on punctuality and reliability.
Ability to take charge in an emergency and assist with safety procedures.
Ability to adapt to situations as they arise.
Exhibit resourcefulness when working with clients.

Work Hours

Flexibility for working hours is required. A variety of work hours are available during the morning afternoon evening and weekends. Work hours are also available during all breaks: spring summer fall and winter. All staff members are expected to work at least 4 hours during the week and approximately 20 hours during breaks throughout the year. Shifts over breaks are assigned if not enough team members volunteer.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume Cover Letter Reference List (at least 2 references) Other (Fall 2025 Class Schedule)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Contact Information for Applicants

Christy Moss

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99603 requires all new employees to file an I9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University as your employer is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages withholding and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of oncampus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of oncampus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309). The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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