Campus Front Desk & Mailroom Assistant (Student)

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Student Assistant to support front-desk operations and the divisional mailroom within University Advancement Operations. The role involves greeting guests, managing inquiries, and handling mail, while also entering or updating constituent information for the Gifts and Records team and coordinating office activities.

Work is performed under close supervision as a student employee with responsibilities in data entry, mail distribution, and campus deliveries.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Ability to take initiative, assume responsibility, and work independently on assigned projects

Responsibilities

• Greet donors, alumni, and guests with a professional, helpful demeanor at the front desk.
• Provide support for various office activities to ensure smooth daily operation of the division.
• Receive, sort, and deliver all incoming mail and packages; assist in outgoing divisional mailings.
• Enter and update constituent data in the Gifts and Records database.
• Assist with data collection, research using LinkedIn and other sources, and project support as needed.

Skills

Communication

Discretion/Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Independent/Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Miami University is seeking a Student Assistant to support front-desk operations and the divisional mailroom within University Advancement Operations. The role involves greeting guests, managing inquiries, and handling mail, while also entering or updating constituent information for the Gifts and Records team and coordinating office activities.

Work is performed under close supervision as a student employee with responsibilities in data entry, mail distribution, and campus deliveries.