Part-Time Campus Front Desk Assistant

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking friendly, organized Front Desk Assistants for the Center for Academic Support (CAS) in Grand Junction, CO. This part-time student-position greets visitors, handles inquiries, schedules appointments, and supports daily operations to promote student success.

Ideal candidates are current CMU students with strong communication and customer service skills, dependable and detail-oriented, capable of multitasking, and able to work both independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• Current CMU student in good academic standing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and organized.
• Comfortable using scheduling or office management software.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors with a positive, professional attitude.
• Answer phones, emails, and in-person inquiries about CAS programs.
• Schedule, modify, and cancel appointments using scheduling software.
• Check students in for tutoring and academic support appointments.
• Maintain records and assist with data entry and attendance tracking.
• Monitor the front desk and waiting area to stay welcoming and organized.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures for the Center.
• Provide general admin support: filing, copying, scanning, preparing materials.
• Support tutors and staff with daily operational needs.
• Assist with outreach events and promotions as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information per university policy.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Dependable & punctual

Computer skills / scheduling software

Multitasking & attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Colorado Mesa University student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colorado Mesa University is seeking friendly, organized Front Desk Assistants for the Center for Academic Support (CAS) in Grand Junction, CO. This part-time student-position greets visitors, handles inquiries, schedules appointments, and supports daily operations to promote student success.

Ideal candidates are current CMU students with strong communication and customer service skills, dependable and detail-oriented, capable of multitasking, and able to work both independently and with a team.