Library Front Desk Clerk – Part-Time, 1–6 PM

New College of Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The New College of Florida is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist for the Library. The role greets students and visitors, handles inquiries, and directs people to the correct departments. This is a temporary, part-time position without benefits.

Hours are 1pm-6pm, Monday through Friday, with potential variation during college closures. Responsibilities include check IDs, provide wayfinding, and maintain a tidy front desk while handling confidential information according to FERPA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience.
• Strong computer and phone skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, faculty, staff and visitors and direct them to departments.
• Check IDs at entry and guide visitors to appropriate areas or persons.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable front desk area.
• Provide campus wayfinding and direct to events or services on campus.
• Answer routine inquiries by phone and routing calls as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Phone skills

FERPA confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Mazevo

NovoConnect

Navigate360

Job description

The New College of Florida is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist for the Library. The role greets students and visitors, handles inquiries, and directs people to the correct departments. This is a temporary, part-time position without benefits.

Hours are 1pm-6pm, Monday through Friday, with potential variation during college closures. Responsibilities include check IDs, provide wayfinding, and maintain a tidy front desk while handling confidential information according to FERPA.