Campus Ambassador & Front Desk (Work-Study)

Des Moines Area Community College; Perry, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

DMACC VanKirk Career Academy Perry Campus is seeking a part-time work-study student to staff the front desk, greet visitors, and provide excellent service while supporting campus events and community programs.

The role offers flexible hours (10 hrs/week) around class schedules, with some evenings for events and front desk coverage. This position helps students finance their education and contributes to campus operations.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Currently enrolled at DMACC maintaining at least half-time enrollment.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with staff and students.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings for events, front desk, and special programs.
• Positive attitude, initiative and a commitment to representing DMACC VanKirk Career Academy in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Staff the front desk by greeting visitors and providing excellent customer service.
• Answer and route incoming calls professionally and take accurate messages.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and community members with general inquiries and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Represent DMACC VanKirk Career Academy at community events, career fairs, school visits, open houses, and other promotional activities.
• Assist with event planning, setup, registration, and logistics for student and community programs.
• Complete special projects assigned by Career Academy staff, including data entry, filing, preparing materials, assembling packets, organizing supplies, and other administrative support.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and a positive attitude while representing DMACC.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and daily operations of the Career Academy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Professionalism

Education

Currently enrolled as DMACC student (half-time)

Job description

DMACC VanKirk Career Academy Perry Campus is seeking a part-time work-study student to staff the front desk, greet visitors, and provide excellent service while supporting campus events and community programs.

The role offers flexible hours (10 hrs/week) around class schedules, with some evenings for events and front desk coverage. This position helps students finance their education and contributes to campus operations.