Student Hourly Front Desk Receptionist

Federal Work Study - Career Peers Front Desk Assistant
Advertising Department - Career Services
Academic Term/Year - Fall 2026/Spring 2027
Position Title - Federal Work Study - Career Peers Front Desk Assistant
Student Job Category - Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus
Rate of Pay - $12.00/Hourly
Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? - Job Description - ECU Department of Career Services is currently seeking a Career Peers Front Desk Assistant. Scope of Position Students hired for this position will work in two functions; student experience expert and outreach specialist. As a student experience expert, Career Peers will be trained to develop and maintain in-depth awareness of the wide-range of programs and services offered through Career Service's main office, its multiple satellite locations, and web resources. Career Peers will regularly use this knowledge to effectively answer questions, concerns, or requests that come in at the main office's front desk, whether through in-person visits, email or incoming phone calls from students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff. The majority of the student experience role will involve managing the walk-in program, answering phones, and checking students/alumni in for appointments as they arrive. During down-time, in the office, Career Peers will also enter collected survey data and assist with office projects. Career Peers will also serve as outreach specialists to promote Career Services to the campus community through presentations and peer to peer outreach. Career Peers will serve as a Career Services student representative at university-sponsored events. Upon completion of training and demonstrated skill development, Career Peers will deliver presentations to student organizations and residence halls on Career Services programs and resources. Career Peers will also assist in Career Services special events, activities, programs or day to day operations.
Benefits to Student As Career Peers, students will:
Gain thorough knowledge of foundational career development tools and software
Develop and enhance leadership, presentation, and coaching skills
Build relations with Career Services and university faculty, staff and students
Network with ECU alumni and employers during Career Services events
Gain administrative and transferable office setting skills
As employees in the Division of Student Affairs, students will have the opportunity to gain the following competencies based on a framework of core and recommended career development competencies established by the Division of Student Affairs and the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Effective Communication (Written and Verbal)CORE: Ability to listen effectively and relay information via written, verbal, and non-verbal means in a way that is understood by target audience.
Ability to build on personal and ethical foundation while demonstrating integrity, responsibility, and dependability to do assigned tasks with minimal supervision while maintaining a professional level of trust.
Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills and professionalism in attitude/demeanor and disposition that makes one approachable and relatable to others.
Organization/Planning: Ability to show efficiency in completing assigned tasks through planning, prioritizing, time-management, and effective use of available resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidate must be able to work flexible schedule up to 5-20 hours per week from 8am-5pm. Special Instructions to Applicant - Please upload your Resume, Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization Form, and a copy of your Fall class schedule online. To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, View phone number on click.appcast.io.)
Additional Instructions to Applicants - Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Nondiscrimination Statement - East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/TTY) or ADA - View email address on click.appcast.io.
Eligibility for Employment - Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity - If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at View phone number on click.appcast.io or toll free at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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