Part Time - Transportation Customer Service Representative - A&BS

Penn State University

State College (Centre County)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 22,000

Part time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Penn State Transportation Services is looking for part-time Customer Service Representatives to support parking operations on campus this summer and beyond. You will assist with events, help customers at pay stations, and coordinate communications for campus parking decks.

Most shifts are evenings or weekends, with some daytime hours around events. Starting pay is $14 per hour, rising to $16 for supervisory roles.

Qualifications

  • No prior experience required
  • Customer service skills preferred
  • Basic office skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist with event operations, including sales, access control, and student arrival/departure.
  • Help customers in campus parking decks with payments at pay-on-foot machines or at entrances/exits.
  • Answer intercom calls from campus parking decks.
  • Handle phone calls or emails with support from full-time staff.

Skills

Customer service
Basic office skills

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Transportation Services is hiring part-time Customer Service Representatives to assist with all aspects of the parking operation on campus, for this summer and beyond.

Summer events include New Student Orientation, Spikes Baseball, Bryce Jordan Center events, Student Arrival, and camps and conferences.

Duties include:
  • Event operations, including sales, controlling access, and assisting during student arrival and departure.
  • Assisting customers in campus parking decks with payments at pay-on-foot machines or at the entrances and exits.
  • Answering intercom calls from campus parking decks.
  • Answering phone calls or replying to customer emails, with the assistance of full-time staff.

These positions mainly cover evening and weekend hours, but opportunities during the business hours exist as well. Scheduling is flexible, with no minimum hours or shift, but we are looking for candidates who are looking to work for 10-20 hours per week. Most hours are based around events, mainly on nights and weekends, but there are some daytime hours. Summer events include Spikes Baseball, New Student Orientation, Arts Fest, and many other small events. Fall and spring semester events include Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's Hockey, all Rec Hall athletic events, Football, Bryce Jordan Center Events, Spikes Baseball and more. Most work will be outside or within the campus decks.

Starting pay is $14 per hour, with raises up to $16 for supervisory positions. Candidates do not need any experience, but we are looking for customer service and basic office skills.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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