Front Desk Assistant

Mercer University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Front Desk Assistant for the College of Education. This hourly student position handles greeting visitors, phone inquiries, mail, data entry, and basic records maintenance while supporting admissions staff.

The role requires Microsoft Office familiarity, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn. Schedule 20 hours per week with start 09/01/2026 and end 05/17/2027; supervision by Autumn Johnson.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn more.
• Strong data entry and record maintenance abilities.
• Effective interpersonal communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and greet visitors.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and basic data entry.
• Prepare and maintain paper/electronic records and flyers.
• Support admissions staff at events as needed.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students with various tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Family: Student Work Study Department: Admissions Supervisor: Autumn Johnson Job Title: Front Desk Assistant

This is an hourly paid student position for the College of Education located in Atlanta, Ga. The Front Desk Assistant will be the first contact for students/guests entering the office or calling the office. Administrative functions include but are not limited to answering phone calls, handling incoming and outgoing mail, data entry and analysis, flyer creation, and paper/electronic record maintenance. This position requires knowledge of Microsoft office software and a willingness to learn more, as well as interpersonal skills to work with graduate students. Also, Student Assistants must be willing to talk to new students and families in person or virtually as well as support the admissions staff at events when needed. Other duties will be assigned by the Director of Graduate Admissions for the College of Education. . In addition, this position may require some evening and weekend hours, but they will be kept to a minimum. The student assistant will also maintain a professional appearance, work with various computer applications and software, such as Excel, and Word, as well as assist faculty, staff, and students when needed.

Pay rate: $13.00/hour

Scheduled Hours: 20

Start Date: 09/1/2026 End Date: 05/17/2027

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.