CBEE Office Support AY26-27
About The Position
This position serves as an important ambassador for CBEE, supporting both office operations and instructional laboratory activities. The student employee assists the Office Manager by providing professional, welcoming front-desk reception and customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The position also supports the Development Engineer by assisting with equipment organization, maintenance, inventory management, and preparation of teaching laboratories for instructional use. Students in this role are expected to work effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and visitors while representing CBEE in a courteous, professional, and customer-focused manner.
Requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- Engineering undergraduate major
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a busy office environment.
- Experience using hand tools, laboratory equipment, or technical instrumentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and using online collaboration and file management tools, or the ability to learn software programs quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
Nice To Haves
- Major in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Bioengineering.
- Ability to learn the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety practices and procedures.
- Previous customer service, reception, or office experience.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, initiative, and accountability.
- Experience supporting laboratory, instructional, or technical environments.
- Ability to use technology and office equipment, including mobile devices, phones, and digital cameras.
- Willingness to receive coaching and feedback and apply it to customer service, communication, and workplace interactions.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the first point of contact for the school by answering phone calls, greeting visitors, and providing front-desk reception services.
- Delivers courteous, professional customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
- Receives incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
- Assists with document preparation, confidential data entry, and information gathering.
- Supports the coordination and follow-up of work orders and maintenance or repair requests for office spaces and equipment.
- Assists with the setup and teardown of laboratory class experiments.
- Assists with troubleshooting equipment, maintenance, and basic repairs.
- Supports laboratory operations and other activities as needed.
- Assists with inventory organization and preparation of laboratory materials and equipment.
- Supports laboratory safety and cleanliness by following established procedures and maintaining organized workspaces.
- Assists with setup and teardown for school events and attends events as schedules permit.
- Performs light maintenance and organizational tasks.
- Assists with the installation, relocation, and movement of equipment and furnishings.
- Other duties as assigned based on school need.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
