Student Rec Center Desk Attendant

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, seeks a Front Desk Attendant for the Recreation Center to greet visitors, provide program information, and support daily operations. You will manage check-ins/outs, answer calls, and ensure adherence to center rules, contributing to a welcoming, high-quality customer service experience.

Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a service mindset, with willingness to participate in trainings and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude, passion for serving others, and enthusiasm are required.
• Attend trainings, monthly staff meetings and other specified requirements.
• Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.

Responsibilities

• Front desk attendants are the first impression of the Recreation Center.
• Greet visitors and provide program information.
• Check in/out recreation equipment, act as a resource, answer telephones, enforce rules and regulations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Enthusiasm

Communication

Job description

FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

SECTION I - OUR VALUES

At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Front desk attendants are the first impression of the Recreation Center. They are responsible for controlling access to the rec center while providing a high level of quality customer service (i.e. - greeting and providing program information). They need to be knowledgeable in the activities, events of the rec center in order to inform participants. They are also responsible for checking in/out recreation equipment, acting as a resource, answering telephones, enforcing the rules and regulations of the rec center, and any additional tasks that may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

A positive attitude, passion for serving others, and enthusiasm are required. Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required. Attend all trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements. Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the‑art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world‑class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross‑country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.