Student - Front Desk Asst Res Liv

Sjcme; Standish (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's College of Maine seeks a Student Front Desk Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year to support the Residential Living Office. The role includes managing the front desk, directing student travel, handling phone calls, and assisting staff with routine administrative tasks in a busy campus environment.

Candidates must have strong customer service, excellent oral and written communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience creating graphics on Canva.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Availability for evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Staff the welcome desk in the Residential Living Office.
• Answer calls and messages from the main line and staff lines.
• Direct students to appropriate staff members and manage voicemails.
• Coordinate student travel flow with the office.
• Respond to common questions from students, parents, staff, or faculty.
• Assist with administrative tasks and office materials.
• Support RA or department programming and manage supply closet.

Skills

Customer service

Graphic skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership across populations

Independent work

Weekend/evening availability

Able to lift 50 lbs

Tools

Canva

Job description

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Student - Front Desk Asst Res Liv

Payroll Student Student

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2176

The Office of Residential Living at Saint Joseph's College seeks SJC students for the position of Front Desk Assistant for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!

The front desk worker is essential for the Residential Living Office. The position consists of supporting our professional staff, RA team, and Residential Living Coordinator in areas, including but not limited to, administrative task, managing student movement in office, and answering phone calls.

DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH POSITION

• Staff the welcome desk in the Residential Living Office.
• Answering phone calls directed from the main line as well as missed calls from Staff members phone lines.
• Answering voicemails.
• Manage the flow of student travel with the office. Direct the students to the correct staff member.
• Answer any common questions from students, parents, staff, or faculty.
• Complete administrative tasks to include but not limited to, marketing material for the office, take inventory of office supplies, create products that can be used to assist staff members.
• Assist in RA programming or department programming.
• Managing the supply closet.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Experience creating graphics on Canva
• Ability to work in a fast-moving social environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills with all populations
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK ANTICIPATED:

6-10

TIME REQUIREMENTS:

Evening and weekend availability preferred.

EMPLOYEES WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAININGS?

Yes

Community-Based Service Work Requirement: In support of our core value of compassion, which calls us to “consciously reach out beyond our college boundaries to serve the needs of others,” all Federal Work Study (FWS) student employees at Saint Joseph’s College are expected to complete eight (8) hours of community-based service work, prior to FWS exhausting . These hours can be completed all at once or incrementally. You will receive payment for the 8 community-based service hours as completed on a bi-weekly basis . FWS student employees will have ten weeks to complete their eight (8) hours of community-based work from the start of their position . This work is to be coordinated with the student employee’s department manager throughout the semester and students can participate as it fits their schedule. This community-based service work relates directly to the Core Values of Community, Justice, Excellence, and Respect which are the foundation of the College.

Saint Joseph’s College is an EEO employer and applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ([e-mail], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Specific questions may be emailed to: [e-mail] or call 207-893-7757.

Mission Statement
Saint Joseph's College of Maine, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and animated by the vision of Catherine McCauley, is a Catholic college in the liberal arts tradition distinguished by its welcoming community. We foster an on-going dialogue between faith and reason so as to prepare our learners to live meaningful lives that improve the world around them.

Vision Statement
In fulfillment of its mission, Saint Joseph's College of Maine will be a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community that forms individuals who practice humility, justice, and compassion, as Jesus did, in solidarity with the marginalized.