FWS Student Worker - Front Desk Assistant

Long Island University; Village of Brookville (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Long Island University’s Center for Healthy Living seeks a friendly Work Study student to assist at the front desk and with administrative operations in a confidential counseling center environment. The position serves as the first contact for students visiting or contacting CHL.

This non-clinical role involves scheduling support, data entry, and coordination with students, faculty, and staff, while maintaining professionalism and independence.

Qualifications

• LIU student eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable and able to work independently.
• Comfortable interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries.
• Previous office, customer service, or administrative experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students who visit the Center for Healthy Living.
• Answer phones, respond to general inquiries, and direct students to appropriate staff or resources.
• Assist with scheduling and appointment-related administrative tasks.
• Provide students with general information about CHL counseling services and campus resources.
• Assist with routine administrative tasks, filing, data entry, copying, scanning, and other office duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk area.
• Assist with outreach materials, events, and other CHL projects as needed.
• Follow all CHL policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, professional boundaries, and appropriate handling of student information.

Job description

Summary

Job Description

The Center for Healthy Living is seeking a friendly, dependable, and professional Work Study student to assist with front desk and administrative operations within the counseling center. The Front Desk Assistant serves as an initial point of contact for students visiting or contacting CHL and helps maintain a welcoming, confidential, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students who visit the Center for Healthy Living.
• Answer phones, respond to general inquiries, and direct students to appropriate staff or resources.
• Assist with scheduling and appointment-related administrative tasks.
• Provide students with general information about CHL counseling services and campus resources.
• Assist with routine administrative tasks, filing, data entry, copying, scanning, and other office duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk area.
• Assist with outreach materials, events, and other CHL projects as needed.
• Follow all CHL policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, professional boundaries, and appropriate handling of student information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be an LIU student eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable and able to work independently.
• Comfortable interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries.
• Previous office, customer service, or administrative experience is helpful but not required.

This position is located within the Center for Healthy Living Counseling Center at Post Hall and provides an opportunity to gain experience in a professional college counseling and student support environment. Important: This is a non‑clinical position. The Work Study student will not provide counseling, clinical services, or clinical advice to students.