Student Front Desk Assistant - Academic Affairs

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for a Part-time Student Office Assistant in Academic Affairs. The role entails welcoming students and visitors, answering calls, and providing administrative support to staff and leadership.

A CMU student in good standing with Federal Work-Study or MAVworks funding is required. Responsibilities include front desk duties, managing the general email, assisting with events and office initiatives, and maintaining a tidy, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Current CMU student in good academic standing.
• Federal Work-Study or MAVworks funding required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Answer and direct incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service and connect visitors with appropriate campus resources.
• Monitor and assist with the Academic Affairs general email account.
• Support Academic Affairs staff and leadership with administrative tasks and special projects.
• Assist with Academic Affairs events, meetings, and office initiatives.
• Perform office duties including filing, scanning, copying, data entry, and event marketing.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for a Part-time Student Office Assistant in Academic Affairs. The role entails welcoming students and visitors, answering calls, and providing administrative support to staff and leadership.

A CMU student in good standing with Federal Work-Study or MAVworks funding is required. Responsibilities include front desk duties, managing the general email, assisting with events and office initiatives, and maintaining a tidy, organized workspace.