Student Office Assistant: Front Desk & Event Support

Northwestern Health Sciences University; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN is seeking a part-time Student Front Desk Assistant to greet visitors, answer questions, and support the Academic Testing Center. The role offers up to 10 hours per week with flexible scheduling, Monday through Friday, and some evenings.

The position also involves mail distribution, document updates in Excel/Word, and assisting with orientation and university events. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Current NWHSU student in good academic standing
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Customer service skills, with a warm and approachable style
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience working within a front desk office setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Maintains confidentiality at all times

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students/visitors at the front desk
• Answer general questions and department phone
• Support Academic Testing Center for proctoring of student testers
• Send a Chat/Instant message to staff when appointments arrive
• Assist and guide students with an iPad provided at front desk
• Sort and distribute mail for Student Affairs, Student Senate, and Student Organizations
• Update documents per trimester in Excel and Word; create miscellaneous documents/letters
• Prepare and send emails for the office
• Maintain bulletin boards and flyers, ensure policy compliance
• Other support as needed (copies, events, etc.)
• Assemble information for new student orientation during trimester breaks
• Assist with locker assignments and orientation tasks
• Assist with commencement rehearsals and events

Skills

Student status

Communication skills

Customer service

Independence & teamwork

Front desk experience

MS Office proficiency

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN is seeking a part-time Student Front Desk Assistant to greet visitors, answer questions, and support the Academic Testing Center. The role offers up to 10 hours per week with flexible scheduling, Monday through Friday, and some evenings.

The position also involves mail distribution, document updates in Excel/Word, and assisting with orientation and university events. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.