Res Ed & Housing Work Study

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The Front Desk Assistant serves as the first point of contact for the Residential Education and Housing office, providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks in a professional environment.

Department: Residential Education & Housing
Location: Reamer 408/409
Student supervisor: Anna Mantas
Work available: Days, 8:30-5:00
Pay rate: $9.70/hr

Number of Positions available: 4

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and respond to emails in a timely and professional manner
  
• Provide accurate information to students regarding housing policies, updates, and general inquiries
  
• Assist with disseminating housing-related communications and announcements
  
• Support the Residential Education (ResEd) team with administrative and operational tasks as needed
  
• Maintain a welcoming and professional front desk environment
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental needs
  

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple responsibilities
  
• Professional demeanor and attention to detail
  
• Basic computer proficiency (email, word processing, etc.)
  

Location: Schenectady, NY

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