Conference Ambassador
Become a Conference Ambassador
The Conference Ambassador (CA) is a key member of the University Housing Conference Services team. The CA is responsible for providing the highest possible customer service experience for guests staying on campus as part of a summer camp or conference.
Groups include adult/youth conferences, athletic camps, special events and university academic programs. CAs report to the assistant director for conference services and work collaboratively with all University Housing staff.
This is a live-in position and CAs work approximately 20-40 hours per week with night and weekend shifts required.
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Job Duties
General Position Duties
- Serve as an ambassador for Conference Services, University Housing, and the University of Arkansas
- Provide a top-tier customer service experience for all internal and external constituents
- Exhibit well-versed adaptability and critical thinking skills
- Regularly update, meet, and communicate with assigned Senior Conference Ambassador, Assistant Director for Conference Services, and other University Housing and University of Arkansas staff
- Serve in an on-call duty rotation
- Abide by all University Housing and University of Arkansas policies and procedures
- Fulfill service project requirement
- Other duties as assigned
Administrative Duties and Building Operations
- Serve as a resource for conference guests and administrators
- Perform front desk duties, including answering phone, checking out equipment, assisting guests, etc.
- Execute conference check-in/out procedures
- Utilize conference software programming
- Attend ongoing professional development opportunities
- Implement Building Service Standards
- Responsible for proper use of University Housing retainer keys
Job Benefits
- $11 per hour with the potential for overtime
- Great customer service experience
- Flexible work schedules
- On-campus summer housing
- Summer meal plan (if available)
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must be a student enrolled at the University of Arkansas for the Spring 2021 semester
- Enrollment is not required for Summer 2021. However, CAs may enroll in three (3) hours during first five weeks and six (6) hours during second five weeks.
- Enrollment in Fall 2021 courses is preferred.
- Must be a student enrolled at the University of Arkansas for the Spring 2021 semester.
- Enrollment is not required for Summer 2021. However, CAs may enroll in three hours during first five weeks and six (6) hours during second five weeks.
- Enrollment in Fall 2021 courses is preferred
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Employment Timeline
- Application Close: Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021
- Individual Interviews: Feb. 8-19. 2021
- Group Interview Process: Saturday, Feb. 27
Group interviews will be scheduled for a 2-hour time blocks on this date. - Notification Date: Friday, March 19
Other Important Dates
- Saturday, April 24, 2021: Pre-summer training (required)
- Sunday, May 9, 2021: CA move-in from 8 a.m.- noon.
- Sunday, May 9, 2021: CA training begins at 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 12, 2021: First conference group arrives
If you have any questions, please contact Jake Shaw, assistant director for conference services, at jls087@uark.edu or 479-718-3337.