JOB TITLE |
Executive Housekeeper
Division:Office of the President
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Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
The Executive Housekeeper reports directly to the First Lady of Claflin University. He/she is responsible for executive house-cleaning and maintenance of Dunwalton. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness and event readiness; supervising other cleaning personnel and grounds keeping; serving as personal assistant to the first lady; managing household deliveries, communicating with external vendors, follow up of orders, greeting guests and visitors; purchase and order groceries and household supplies, keep kitchen stocked and organized; record expenditures, directing and reporting accurate telephone messages and other related duties as assigned by supervisors
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
Previous executive level housekeeping experience is required. Candidate must be able to follow directions, present a professional persona and possess exemplary ethics and integrity; must have the ability to operate basic equipment and to complete work independently. Telephone etiquette and basic written and oral communication skills are a must. Candidate must possess exceptional customer service skills. Background check required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position may require some evening and weekends hours.
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Executive Housekeeper
Division: Office of the President
Recruitment Pool: Open to General Public
Position Type: Full-time Hourly Staff
Posting Date: September 23, 2008
Closing Date: Until Filled
Work Days: Monday – Friday (Some weekends required)
Working Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Hours may vary)
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Candidates must submit an application, and three current letters of recommendation to:
Claflin University
Human Resources Office
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-531-2860
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu
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