Front Desk Receptionist (Student) (FWS)

American UniversityWashington, DC
Onsite

About The Position

This position is available only to enrolled American University students who have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award. The Eagle Learning Center is seeking a front desk receptionist to work in its busy front office. This role involves greeting visitors, scheduling student appointments, answering phones, responding to inquiries about ELC services, scanning documents, data entry, and providing general office support. The receptionist will also back up the Operations Coordinator and frequently work with undergraduate student staff assistants. This position reports to the Senior Director of Academic Support.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in a full-time degree seeking undergraduate program at American University with an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to interact in a courteous, professional, and diplomatic manner with a diverse student clientele, parents, and prospective students, faculty, and staff.
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  • Comfortable with technology.
  • Willing and able to quickly learn new software or database systems.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team, working closely with other front office staff.
  • Confidentiality and reliability are essential.

Nice To Haves

  • Shared calendar schedule experience.
  • Experience with MS Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

  • Greeting visitors.
  • Scheduling student appointments on an online calendar.
  • Answering the phone and directing calls.
  • Responding to inquiries regarding ELC services.
  • Scanning documents.
  • Data entry.
  • General office support for the administrative, program, and ELC staff.
  • Backing up the Operations Coordinator.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Federal Work Study (FWS) awards
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