Front Desk Assistant

Job Title

Staff - Clerical

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department

Student Success & Recruitment

Summary of Job Duties

Primary duties of the Front Desk Assistant include greeting prospective students, families, and guests; answering the front desk phone, and general tasks associated with the Honors College front desk. Being organized and a good time manager is a must. Computer skills preferred for Word, Excel, ability to make name tags, ability to use Outlook schedule. Good telephone skills, answering questions, knowing how to transfer, take messages and retrieve voice mail are all a must. Student staff should be informed of other Honors Colleges' requirements and their Deans, and be willing to be a contributor and take initiative. Students should be prepared to occasionally work events. Additionally, front desk hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays. Student staff should be prepared to arrive at the Honors College and open at 8 a.m. or close at 8 p.m., based on availability. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Educational equivalency of a High School Diploma

Graduate Students are subject to Background Checks.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.