Front Desk Student Assistant - Center for Global Engagement - IE

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

7d•$13

About The Position

This position is expected to begin in Fall 2026. The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is seeking dependable and professional Student Assistants to support front desk operations. This role is ideal for individuals who are personable, organized, and interested in supporting an office that serves students, faculty, staff, and international visitors.

Requirements

Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (including spreadsheet/data management and word processing)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A commitment to punctuality and reliability
The ability to maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the Front Desk Student Assistant dress code
Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Responsibilities

Greet and direct students, faculty, and visitors.
Answer telephones in a professional and polite manner.
Maintain the main email inbox by forwarding messages in a timely and efficient manner.
Run errands.
Sort and distribute daily mail.
Maintain clear communication through office platforms such as Microsoft Outlook, Calendar, and Teams.
Assist with the setup, execution, and cleanup of meetings, events, and student programming.
Photocopy, scan, and file documents.
Maintain clean and organized workspaces, including routine tasks such as making coffee and emptying the dishwasher in the CGE kitchen.
Support CGE staff with a variety of office projects, such as storage organization, data entry, basic internet research, creating media, and completing special assignments as needed.