General Office Assistant - Reception Desk

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a General Office Assistant - Reception Desk at Widger Law School Building. This student position offers 3–10 hours per week, and is posted for the 2026-2027 academic year. Wage is $10.00 per hour, with open until filled.

You will answer the main phone, transfer calls, respond to inquiries, guide visitors, and assist with clerical tasks. Work-study preferred but open to all students; strong communication and reliable, professional demeanor required.

Qualifications

• Strong oral communication skills.
• Very good telephone manners; able to be understood clearly over the phone.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Maturity and good judgement.
• Service-oriented attitude.
• Reliable.

Responsibilities

• Answer the main phone for the Law School and transfer calls.
• Respond to inquiries and give directions to various locations within the Law School and on campus.
• Assist with occasional clerical tasks and projects.

Skills

Oral communication

Telephone manners

Professional appearance

Maturity

Service-oriented

Reliability

Job description

General Office Assistant - Reception Desk

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number: 20260345V Position Title: General Office Assistant - Reception Desk Posting Type Student Hours/week: 3-10 Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location Widger Law School Building Detailed Work Schedule Schedule varies by student availability and office needs. Number of positions: 1-3 Department: 242-Law School Administration Contact Name: Cheryl Baro Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-7003

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary:

• Answer the main phone for the Law School and transfer calls.
• Respond to inquiries and give directions to various locations within the Law School and on campus.
• Assist with occasional clerical tasks and projects.

Requirements:

• Strong oral communication skills.
• Very good telephone manners; able to be understood clearly over the phone.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Maturity and good judgement.
• Service-oriented attitude.
• Reliable.

Additional Information: Physical Demands Summary:

Wage Rate: $10.00 per hour Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes