Front Desk Assistant

merceruniversity; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 358,000 - 386,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a motivated Front Desk Assistant for the Admissions office in Atlanta. The role handles first contact with students and guests, answers calls, and supports daily office operations with data entry and mail handling.

The position requires Microsoft Office proficiency, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to assist at events. Some evenings or weekend hours may be needed, with a professional appearance and reliability emphasized.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn more.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with graduate students.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required but kept to a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and handle mail distribution.
• Perform data entry and data analysis.
• Create flyers and maintain paper/electronic records.
• Support admissions staff at events and greet students and families, in person or virtually.
• Maintain professional appearance and assist faculty, staff and students as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Family

Student Work Study

Department

Admissions

Supervisor

Autumn Johnson

Job Title

Front Desk Assistant

Job Description

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