UW Oshkosh EAA Reservation & Operations Assistant
About the role
Join the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Event and Conference Services team as the EAA Reservation & Operations Assistant. In this role you will manage guest reservations, coordinate communications, provide exceptional customer service, and help ensure a seamless lodging experience from booking through event execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoys contributing to one of UW Oshkosh's largest and most visible summer operations.
Responsibilities
- Utilize StarRez conference software to manage guest reservations, guest billing and event reporting.
- Respond via phone and email correspondence to manage individual EAA guest reservations.
- Effectively handle continuous communication with guests including complaints and concerns.
- Prepare newsletter and email communication to be sent to EAA guests.
- Coordinate with Event & Conference Services staff to ensure work is being done correctly and efficiently.
- Provide exemplary customer service to all guests.
- Assist with check in and execution of the EAA Airventure Lodging event the week of the event.
- Mandatory availability during the 10 days of EAA lodging.
Qualifications
- Must offer a flexible schedule and be available during business hours 7:45‑4:30 p.m. Monday‑Friday
- Customer Service Experience
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Ability and desire to learn on the job and be detail oriented
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing deadlines
- High level of computer and software proficiency, including the ability to independently navigate multiple software systems, troubleshoot routine issues, and quickly learn new technologies
- Prior supervisory experience
Pay
Starting at $17 per hour commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hours may range from 7:45‑4:30 p.m. Monday‑Friday. Work will be up to 20 hours per week from October‑May and 40 hours per week during June and July. There will be a break period in August and September.