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Villanova University

Conference Manager

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20260004TPosition Title:Conference ManagerPosition Type:Temp/InternLocation:Villanova, PAWork Schedule:temporaryApproximate Number of Hours per Week25-40Department:508-Office of Conference ServicesPosition Summary:Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
During the summer months, the Office of Conference Services (OCS) employs Conference Managers to work with operations and reservations functions for conference, camp, and guest groups using Villanova's meeting, dining, housing, catering and recreation facilities. Conference Managers (CMs) will supervise and work beside the Conference Assistants (CAs) to prepare, set up, and maintain housing and meeting accommodations for guests and provide registration services.

Please Note: Candidates must be able to work between May 18th-August 7th. Also, each position comes with a housing accommodation and meal plan. Potential hours available past August 7th.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise CA staff to facilitate preparation for the arrival and stay of guest groups.
• Assist CAs in the completion of tasks whenever possible.
• Assign and distribute tasks to CAs using proprietary Conference Services software, accounting for the number of CAs a task requires, which CA is responsible for which task, and the necessary window of time needed for a task.
• Manage the load of daily tasks per shift, based on when shifts do and do not overlap, using proprietary Conference Services software.
• Plan, prepare, update, and implement daily/weekly/seasonal operation plans using proprietary Conference Services software.
• Check in on progress on assigned daily tasks, accounting for work consistency, timeliness, and schedule concerns, and make adjustments (i.e. reassigning a task to another date, reassigning a task to another CA, assigning another CA to a task, removing a CA from a task, etc.) using proprietary Conference Services software when and where necessary and possible.
• Update task log(s) using proprietary Conference Services software to reflect the status of daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks, such as completed, in-progress, unassigned, etc.
• Assist Pro-Staff with assigning CAs to weekly shifts and redistributing CAs from anticipated shifts using proprietary Conference Services software, based on workload, need, flexibility, and requests.
• Verify tasks are done through full completion, and circling back with CAs to address any incompletions.
• Serve as a point of communication for CAs at all times, including moments of uncertainty, moments of concern, etc.
• Communicate with other SMs about which tasks were completed and which were incomplete from the previous shift.
• Communicate with Professional Staff to address any uncertainty about tasks or to relay when assignments are complete.
• Communicate CA updates, trends, and concerns to Professional Staff.
• Staff and facilitate linen deliveries and pickups.
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly meetings with Professional Staff, held as needed.
• Conduct CA performance evaluations, and managing the overall performance of CAs, addressing any trends, changes, strengths, and areas of improvement.
• Engage in and help facilitate staff meetings and training.
• Host ongoing CA staff training throughout the duration of the CM role, addressing any problem areas, and conducting refreshers as needed.
• Manage the preparation of guest housing accommodations to ensure Conference Services standards (i.e. distributing bed linens, blankets, towels, lined trash cans, soap, shampoo/conditioner, toilet paper, and other assorted room toiletries) are met.
• Manage the preparation of rooms for guest groups, which includes linen exchange, checking room inventory, making beds with provided linen if applicable, etc.
• Facilitate and assist in conducting breakdowns of apartments and dorms, meeting spaces, lounge spaces, and recreation spaces in accordance with Conference Services standards (i.e. collecting bed linens, blankets, towels, lined trash cans, soap, shampoo/conditioner, toilet paper, other assorted room toiletries, tables, chairs, supplies, and other materials).
• Manage the check-in and check-out processes according to prescribed procedures for different locations on campus, using proprietary Conference Services software.
• Manage pre-check-in room inspections and building walk-throughs with camp/meeting planners.
• Manage the preparation of guest registrations and scheduled group meetings, which includes delivering tables, chairs, supplies, and materials and setting up rooms.
• Manage the preparation of meeting spaces, lounge spaces, or recreation spaces to ensure Conference Services standards are met, and meet group specifications and set-up requirements.
• Manage the preparation of registration materials (including room assignments, wildcards, keys, etc.) in advance of group arrivals and scheduled registration activity, as well as after-hours registration as assigned.
• Facilitate and assist with pre-/post-season apartment and dorm set-up, breakdown, and room assessments and ensure completion of all necessary forms.
• Manage, track, and log the inventory, organization, and cleanliness of all equipment, all office spaces, and all storage rooms across campus, throughout the duration of the CM role.
• Take responsibility for assigned major areas of conference operations: key management; motor vehicles; linen inventories/storage areas; table/chair inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:Minimum:

• High School Diploma.
• Takes initiative, Timeliness, Mediation Skills, Self-Sufficient, Self-Motivated, Team Building skills.
• Completes assigned job tasks, Reliability, Attention to detail, Verbal communication skills, Adaptability, Team player, Enthusiastic, Responsible.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Basic familiarity with tablets and laptops.

Preferred Qualifications:Preferred:

• Some college education.
• Shift Management, Customer service, Event Management, Clerical Services.
• Leadership and hospitality industry skills and experience.
• Proficient use of tablets and laptop devices.
• Previous work in Villanova Conference Services.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 25-45 pounds.
• Must be able to drive a box truck (no special license required), training is provided.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• This position may require working early mornings, days, evenings, and weekends.

Special Message to Applicants:Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.EEO Statement Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.Posting Date:01/23/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: $16.00 per hourJob Classification:non-exempt

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1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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