Student Front Desk Pro - Campus Receptionist

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University seeks a Purdue Graduate Student Center (PGSC) Student Receptionist – Student Clerical to handle front desk operations and maintain an orderly, welcoming lobby environment for students and guests.

The role emphasizes reliability, organization, and flexibility, with approximately 10 hours per week and potential evening/weekend shifts to align with student schedules. This student role offers growth-minded environment and skill-building opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled at Purdue University or Purdue Global
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Flexible and dependable with a strong attention to detail
• Problem solving, logic and reasoning skills
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Be timely and organized

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility
• Maintain safety and risk management standards of the department
• Perform daily upkeep of supplies throughout the facility
• Exhibit friendliness, diplomacy, and tact in responding to customers
• Handle emergency situations and prioritize responsibilities while continuing to provide the highest level of customer service
• Maintain confidentiality and exhibit professional conduct when handling sensitive information
• Serve and participate on committees within the division to provide feedback from a student lens
• Present ideas to division senior leadership as identified
• Responsible for all scheduled shifts (based on class/exam schedules for the semester)
• Must attend all scheduled staff meetings to gain and/or share pertinent information
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Active Purdue enrollment

Job description

Purdue University seeks a Purdue Graduate Student Center (PGSC) Student Receptionist – Student Clerical to handle front desk operations and maintain an orderly, welcoming lobby environment for students and guests.

The role emphasizes reliability, organization, and flexibility, with approximately 10 hours per week and potential evening/weekend shifts to align with student schedules. This student role offers growth-minded environment and skill-building opportunities.