Reservations Assistant - Summer and/or Fall 2026 - Work Study or Regular Pay
Position Summary
Join the UC Reservations Office team and gain real-world experience in event coordination, customer service, and administrative support. You'll assist campus stakeholders with room bookings, collaborate with catering and dining services, and help ensure smooth event planning. This role builds critical career-readiness skills such as communication, teamwork, professionalism, and problem-solving. Ideal for students seeking a flexible, engaging campus job that supports future success. Apply now to be part of a dynamic, student-centered team!
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Tasks
All UC Employees:
- Uphold UC’s service pillars of experience, courtesy, inclusion, efficiency, and safety.
- Follow UC Student Employee Guidelines
- Participate and complete onboarding, UC-wide Orientation, and training.
Position Specific:
- Assist students, staff, and external clients with room reservation requests in person, by phone, and via email.
- Enter and update reservation details accurately in the event management system.
- Coordinate event logistics with Warhawk Dining/Catering and other campus partners.
- Respond to customer inquiries professionally and help resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Maintain knowledge of UC policies, spaces, and reservation procedures.
- Support office operations by organizing files, updating documentation, and completing administrative tasks as assigned.
Additional Requirement(s) (Meetings/Training/Event Staffing)
- Must be able to adapt to shifting priorities and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Provide occasional event support for large UC events.
Additional Opportunities
- Paid participation in the UC ConnectED professional development program
- Advance to the Lead position via the selection process with a pay increase
- Incentives apply - semesterly and summer
Related CAS Learning & Development Outcomes
- Interpersonal Competence – Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills by engaging with diverse customers and team members in a professional setting.
- Cognitive Complexity – Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies when managing event logistics and resolving scheduling conflicts.
- Intrapersonal Development – Develop self-awareness and personal responsibility through timely task completion, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
- Practical Competence – Strengthen organizational and technological skills through the use of event management software, scheduling tools, and office systems.