Student Front Desk Pro — Flexible, Part-Time

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg is seeking an EY Suite Front Desk Student Assistant - FWS to serve as the primary contact for the Office of Professional Development and Undergraduate Programs Suite.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with flexible shifts; duties include greeting visitors, managing interview rooms, answering inquiries by phone and email, and assisting with events and document preparation while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable with basic office technology and willing to learn new systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, faculty, prospective students, and visitors in person.
• Manage virtual interview rooms, including scheduling and providing technical support.
• Answer general inquiries by phone and email, and direct individuals to appropriate resources or staff.
• Assist with event preparation and setup for office-sponsored programs and activities.
• Compile and organize documents for academic classes and student-focused programs.
• Provide general administrative and technical support to the office staff within the suite.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all communications and interactions.
• Maintain regular office hours as scheduled.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Detail-oriented

Office technology familiarity

Tools

Office software

Job description

James Madison University in Harrisonburg is seeking an EY Suite Front Desk Student Assistant - FWS to serve as the primary contact for the Office of Professional Development and Undergraduate Programs Suite.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with flexible shifts; duties include greeting visitors, managing interview rooms, answering inquiries by phone and email, and assisting with events and document preparation while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.