Campus Host

Academy of Art University; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k options

Paid sick leave

Commute/Transit benefits

Job summary

Academy of Art University in San Francisco is seeking a part-time on-site Campus Host to greet students, staff and visitors and provide front desk assistance while upholding AAU procedures. You will manage badge checks, log entries, direct visitors, answer questions about campus locations and schedules, and support emergency operations with Campus Safety.

This role emphasizes professionalism, customer service, and teamwork with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Current Academy of Art University student.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills.
• Ability to greet guests, answer questions, and provide clear directions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee access control of all individuals in the building.
• Check all individuals entering the building for a valid AAU badge or identification.
• Respond per standard operation procedures in times of emergencies.
• Ensure that visitors/vendors show a valid form of identification at the front desk.
• Log each visitor into the database daily.
• Greet potential student(s)/staff at the front desk.
• Direct visitors to appropriate personnel or department in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist students with questions regarding Academy procedures e.g. bus schedules and building locations based on class schedules.
• Provide coverage for special events as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Greet Guests

Directions

Emergency Response

Education

Current AAU student

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow.

The part-time on-site Campus Host acts as a greeter in Academic buildings and welcomes all visitors, including students, staff and family members. This position is required to exhibit professionalism and provide strong customer service. The Campus Host will support students by providing general assistance to students using the facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee access control of all individuals in the building.
• Check all individuals entering the building for a valid AAU badge or identification.
• Respond per standard operation procedures in times of emergencies.
• Ensure that visitors/vendors show a valid form of identification at the front desk.
• Request that visitors sign logbook.
• Request that vendors sign separate logbook for verification.
• Issue visitor passes.
• Log each visitor into the database daily.
• Greet potential student(s)/staff at the front desk.
• Maintain strong knowledge of AAU pamphlets to distribute at front desk.
• Maintain strong knowledge of each department.
• Direct visitors to appropriate personnel or department in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the campus locations, both academic and residential.
• Assist students with questions regarding Academy procedures e.g. bus schedules and building locations based on class schedules.
• Work closely with the Campus Safety Operations Manager to fulfill their goals.
• Complete data entry, faxing, and answering telephone calls as needed.
• Assist with special projects and various departments as needed.
• Serves as a First Responder During emergencies, they help manage evacuations, rescues and maintain crowd control.
• Help protect life and property during an emergency.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with the Communication Center Dispatchers.
• Serves as a Title IX mandatory reporter.
• Reports information to the Title IX Officer as soon as they become aware of alleged discrimination or harassment based on sex or gender.
• This includes but is not limited to, alleged sexual assault.
• Perform inventory control in and out of building.
• Ensures building lobby areas are always presentable.
• Reports building repairs to the Communications Center.
• Provide coverage for special events as needed.
• Dress in proper attire provided by the Academy.

Qualifications:

• Current Academy of Art University student
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Ability to greet guests, answer questions, and provide clear directions
• Ability to follow directions and assist the school’s everyday needs

Compensation: $20.50 per hour

Application Deadline Date: September 14, 2026

Benefits:

• Academy of Art University offers part-time employees 401k options, paid sick leave and access to a commuter benefit program.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law.

Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons.

Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Academy of Art University, established in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens, transforms aspiring students into professional artists and designers.

For three generations, the Stephens family has been devoted to the development of aspiring artists and has held the fundamental belief that with proper instruction, hard work and dedication, students can learn the skills necessary to become artistic professionals.