Banquets Administrative Specialist - MGM Grand

The primary responsibility of the Banquets Admin Specialist is to provide administrative and clerical support to the department. Duties are performed in accordance with department guest service standards and MGM Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet visitors and callers and address their needs, answer multi-line phone systems and direct calls to the appropriate staff/department, and respond to all general e-mail correspondence from guests and staff
• Schedule conference calls and meetings for office staff
• Compile, copy, sort, file, and scan department documents
• May prepare departmental reports as needed, perform a variety of administrative tasks, and maintain office equipment as needed and coordinates repairs
• Work closely with functional department groups as necessary
• Prepare purchase orders for all goods and services purchased by the department
• Perform other job-related duties as requested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms
• Basic knowledge of computer software to include Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as office equipment, i.e. telephone, copier, fax machine
• Excellent organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints and within established deadlines, with particular attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays