Campus Front Desk & Visitor Support Assistant

PageUp People Limited; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Delaware's Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) invites undergraduates to join as Front Desk Reception during Fall 2026. You will greet visitors, manage access, handle mail, and support DAR Services and Events.

The role provides hands-on experience in customer service and office administration within a dynamic university setting. Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service, reception, or office experience preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; professional, courteous demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the front desk and provide reception coverage during assigned shifts.
• Assist visitors with building access and direct them to appropriate offices.
• Welcome visitors and create a positive first impression of the DAR.
• Notify staff of arrivals and guide guests to meeting locations.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, professional reception area and common spaces.
• Assist with filing, scanning, copying, data entry and other admin tasks.
• Support DAR Services, Alumni Engagement, University Events, and Annual Giving & Marketing teams.
• Help manage office inventory and shared spaces.
• Take on additional responsibilities as workload requires.

Skills

Customer service

Reception experience

Communication skills

Office administration

Confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate student status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Delaware's Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) invites undergraduates to join as Front Desk Reception during Fall 2026. You will greet visitors, manage access, handle mail, and support DAR Services and Events.

The role provides hands-on experience in customer service and office administration within a dynamic university setting. Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality are essential.