AM Shift Front Desk & Administrative Support

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University in Cedar City is seeking a Department Assistant to provide essential front desk support, customer service, and general administrative tasks. The role serves students, faculty, staff, and the public through phone, email, and in-person interactions.

You will greet visitors, manage multi-line phones, schedule appointments, maintain records, assist with events, and handle office supplies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Calm under pressure in busy, high-traffic periods.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google Docs.
• Team player with multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with department-specific software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer multi-line phones.
• Respond to emails promptly and professionally.
• Assist with scheduling and calendar management.
• Perform general admin duties: photocopying, filing, data entry.
• Support coordination of departmental events and meetings.
• Manage office supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure confidentiality of student and department information.
• Uphold professional dress and conduct.
• Troubleshoot basic office equipment.

Job description

Southern Utah University in Cedar City is seeking a Department Assistant to provide essential front desk support, customer service, and general administrative tasks. The role serves students, faculty, staff, and the public through phone, email, and in-person interactions.

You will greet visitors, manage multi-line phones, schedule appointments, maintain records, assist with events, and handle office supplies.