Student Assistant, Surveying & Geomatics

Tyler Junior College; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyler Junior College is seeking a part-time front desk receptionist in Tyler, TX to greet callers and visitors, answer basic questions, and take messages. The role supports mail distribution, office coordination, and light administrative tasks as needed.

Candidates should have strong customer service, teamwork, and multitasking abilities, with a willingness to work up to 18 hours per week. The position involves maintaining professional interactions and adaptable support across campus operations.

Qualifications

• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Computer Software Skills
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Math Skills
• Multi-tasking
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-solving
• Time Management
• Typing/Word Processing

Responsibilities

• Provides front desk and phone coverage, greets callers and visitors professionally.
• Answers basic questions or refers to appropriate contacts.
• Takes accurate messages and handles work emails as assigned.
• Coordinates reception area and distributes mail.
• Maintains file, supply rooms and basic office tasks.
• May perform hand-deliveries to campus offices.
• Supports data gathering, reporting, and general administrative duties.

Job description

*This is a part-time position and can work up to 18 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides coverage of the front desk and phones and greets all callers and visitors in a courteous, polite and professional manner
• Answers basic questions and/or refers callers or visitors to the appropriate point of contact or resource
• Takes accurate messages as needed
• Responds to work-related emails and may assist with replying to department email accounts, if assigned by the supervisor
• Coordinates the reception/desk area and maintains orderliness of all associated spaces
• Opens and distributes mail to the appropriate employees
• Assists with outgoing mail (folds letters and envelopes, prepares labels, etc.)
• Performs hand-deliveries to other campus offices
• Assists with basic office administration and other work as needed: this may include maintaining spreadsheets; preparing reports; coordinating/gathering data; filing, copying, or scanning documents, etc.
• Keeps file rooms and supply rooms organized

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Collaboration/Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Math Skills, Multi-tasking, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Time Management, Typing/Word Processing

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Contributor

Work Environment:

Work required outside of normal business hours

Physical Demands:

Sitting, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, lifting up to(~ 40 lbs.)

Travel Required:

Yes- Minimal

If travel is required, candidate must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Students must be registered for undergraduate classes and maintain enrollment status to work in these positions. Students may qualify for Federal Work Study, which will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

Additional Job Specific Requirements

Students are allowed to work a maximum of eighteen (18) hours per week and cannot work in multiple hourly positions. A work week is Sunday-Saturday.

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.