Campus Front Desk Student – Learning Center

oaktonstudentemployee; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Center Front Desk Student Employee at Oakton Community College provides customer service, academic and administrative support to students, staff, and faculty. The position may involve staffing front desks, answering phones, date entry, and special projects as assigned by Learning Center staff.

Location is Des Plaines campus with Fall 2026 term and renewal option. Schedule is set for the semester with some flexibility for exams and emergencies, and confidentiality is essential in all

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at Oakton College in at least 6 credit hours during fall and spring.
• Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated reliability and responsibility.
• Friendly, flexible, organized, courteous, and punctual.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with strong detail orientation.
• Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office and Google GSuite.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a team.
• Speaking additional languages is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Staff front desks and provide customer service to students, staff, and faculty.
• Assist with data entry, GradesFirst, copying, and marketing tasks.
• Participate in professional and academic goal setting for the semester.
• Promote Learning Center activities and workshops.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of paperwork.
• Refer visitors to proper resources based on need.
• Communicate with staff regarding challenges and new ideas.
• Complete other projects as assigned.
• Process calculator loans.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Enrolled at Oakton College (6+ credits)

GPA 2.0+

Eligible to work in the United States

Tools

GradesFirst

GSuite

Front desk software

Job description

The Learning Center Front Desk Student Employee at Oakton Community College provides customer service, academic and administrative support to students, staff, and faculty. The position may involve staffing front desks, answering phones, date entry, and special projects as assigned by Learning Center staff.

Location is Des Plaines campus with Fall 2026 term and renewal option. Schedule is set for the semester with some flexibility for exams and emergencies, and confidentiality is essential in all