Student Office Aide: Front Desk & Projects

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Harper College is seeking a part-time front desk assistant to support the Business and Social Sciences division. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors and students, assisting faculty and staff with daily tasks and special projects.

Schedule varies with student availability; hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, up to 20 hours per week. Employment is contingent upon a background check; bilinguals welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Current Harper College student enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester (fall/spring) or 3 credits in summer or 6 credits in the following fall.
• Experience in general office or customer service is preferred in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual students are welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reception
• Answer phones
• Greet visitors
• Special projects
• Assist faculty/staff/students
• Schedule appointments
• Check‑in / intake of students
• Make copies
• Data entry
• Give directions

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

Harper College student

Job description

Harper College is seeking a part-time front desk assistant to support the Business and Social Sciences division. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors and students, assisting faculty and staff with daily tasks and special projects.

Schedule varies with student availability; hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, up to 20 hours per week. Employment is contingent upon a background check; bilinguals welcome but not required.