Campus Work-Study Ambassador & Front Desk Support

Des Moines Area Community College; Perry, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a part-time work-study student for the Perry VanKirk Career Academy campus. The position supports the front desk, answers inquiries, and assists with events and outreach to the college and community.

The role requires reliable, professional conduct, strong customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or with staff. Typical schedule is about 10 hours per week with some evenings for events.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Staff the front desk by greeting visitors, answering questions, directing guests, and providing exceptional customer service.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and community members with general inquiries.
• Support recruitment and outreach at events.
• Assist with event planning, setup, registration, and logistics for student and community programs.
• Complete special projects including data entry, filing, preparing materials, assembling packets, organizing supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized reception area.
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and a positive attitude.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Professionalism

Education

DMACC enrollment (half-time)

Job description

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a part-time work-study student for the Perry VanKirk Career Academy campus. The position supports the front desk, answers inquiries, and assists with events and outreach to the college and community.

The role requires reliable, professional conduct, strong customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or with staff. Typical schedule is about 10 hours per week with some evenings for events.