Student Desk Assistant

Overview

Student Affairs is excited to begin the search for a Student Desk Assistant to service the James E. Foy Information Desk! The student desk assistant supports daily front-desk operations by providing friendly customer service, offering guidance to visitors, and managing basic administrative tasks.


Responsibilities

• Greet building visitors in a cheerful and welcoming manner. Assist them with questions or directions as needed
• Provide access to meeting rooms to customers who have reservations. Help them connect with Event Operations Team if Audio-Visual assistance is needed
• Receive and document lost and found items
• Answer the desk phone in a cheerful and welcoming manner. Assist callers with inquiries and direct them to the correct resources as needed
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings
• Arrive promptly for shifts, dressed in provided uniforms, presenting a professional appearance and enthusiastic team attitude

Qualifications

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Expectations:

• Applicants must be able to work the summer semester
• Applicants must be eligible to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends, including early mornings and home football games during the fall semester
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Possess some customer service experience
• An outgoing person willing to engage with a diverse visitor and caller population
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Ability to work in a team environment

Why Work at Auburn?

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
• Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.