Front Desk Assistant

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. This is a temporary (fixed term) position. The 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.

Requirements

• Educational equivalency of a High School Diploma
• Being organized
• Good time management skills
• 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
• Student staff should be informed of other Honors Colleges' requirements and their Deans
• Willingness to be a contributor and take initiative
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills for Word, Excel, ability to make name tags, ability to use Outlook schedule

Responsibilities

• Greeting prospective students, families, and guests
• Answering the front desk phone
• General tasks associated with the Honors College front desk
• Occasionally work events

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED