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Front Desk Receptionist (Student)
Front Desk Receptionist (Student)American University • Washington, DC, US
Front Desk Receptionist (Student)

Front Desk Receptionist (Student)

American University • Washington, DC, US
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Work Where You Learn : Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Important guidance for current American University employees : American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Job Description

The Academic Support and Access Center is seeking a front desk receptionist to work in our busy front office. This position will report to the Senior Director of Academic Support and work frequently with undergraduate student staff assistants.

Essential Functions :

  • Greeting visitors.
  • Scheduling student appointments on an online calendar.
  • Answering the phone and directing calls.
  • Responding to inquiries regarding ASAC services.
  • Scanning documents.
  • Data entry.
  • General office support for the administrative, program, and ASAC staff, and backing up the Operations Coordinator.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

  • Part-Time.
  • 6 hours per week.
  • This position is for the entire academic year.
  • Flexibility to work midday and occasional alternate hours.

    • Salary Range :

  • $17.95 per hour.

    • Required Education and Experience :

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time degree seeking program at American University.
  • Position requires excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to interact in a courteous, professional, and diplomatic manner with a diverse student clientele, parents, and prospective students, faculty, and staff.
  • Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, be comfortable with technology, and be willing and able to quickly learn new software or database systems.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, working closely with other front office staff.
  • Confidentiality and reliability are essential.

    • Preferred Education and Experience :

  • Shared calendar schedule experience.
  • Experience with MS Excel and Outlook.

    • Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

  • Hiring for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

    • Other Details :

  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • American University is an E-Verify employer.
  • Visit American University employment and benefits .
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