Front Desk Assistant- AZ- Student Services

Midwestern University US; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Childcare subsidy

Job summary

Midwestern University US is seeking a Front Desk Assistant for the Arizona Campus in Glendale. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Student Activities, with hours 7:30-4:00, Monday to Friday; occasional weekends may be required.

The position involves greeting visitors, overseeing the Wellness/Recreation Center, supporting intramural events, giving facility tours, and assisting with Student Activities and communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of admin support experience.
• Strong customer service, written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Greet and sign in visitors to the Recreation/Wellness Center and facilitate guest waivers.
• Oversee facility usage, equipment, and outdoor recreation spaces.
• Assist with setup, supervision and cleanup of intramural events and other programs.
• Provide tours of the facility as necessary.
• Assist with Student Activities and events, including facilitating student and departmental events.
• Assist with department purchasing and reimbursement processes.
• Assist with Student Activities electronic platforms and newsletters.
• Perform basic data entry and other computer tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Front Desk Assistant- AZ- Student Services

Job Category: Staff

Requisition Number: FRONT004528

• Posted : September 11, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Arizona Campus
Glendale, AZ 85308, USA

Description

Summary

The Front Desk Assistant provides general support for the overall operation of the Wellness/Recreation Center. The position reports to the Assistant Director Student Activities. The hours of this position will be 7:30-4:00 Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and sign in visitors to the Recreation/Wellness Center which includes facilitating guest waivers
• Oversee the facility’s usage, equipment, and outdoor recreation spaces
• Assist with the set up, supervision and clean up of intramural events and other programs
• Provide tours of the facility as necessary
• Assist with Student Activities and events, including helping facilitate student and departmental events as needed.
• Assist with department purchasing and reimbursement processes
• Assist with Student Activities electronic platforms and newsletter
• Complete basic tasks, such as data entry, using a computer
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years administrative support experience required. Experience working in a team and customer service oriented environment. Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills also required, along with the ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with students, staff, and faculty.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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