Work Study - Front Desk Worker (Downtown Campus) - Foreign Language Institute

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a Work Study Front Desk Worker for the Downtown Campus to support the Foreign Language Institute. The role requires an on-campus work-study recipient and offers evening hours (5:00 pm–8:00 pm) with 8–12 hours weekly.

You will greet visitors, answer questions about FLI classes, and assist with routine duties in a respectful, professional environment. The position emphasizes reliability, strong communication, and punctuality, with a focus on safety and student

Qualifications

• Requires federal work-study qualification.
• Evening shifts only (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm).
• 8–12 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at the Downtown Campus and FLI.
• Answer questions about FLI classes and programs.
• Monitor building traffic and report concerns.
• Assist FLI social media student worker with tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

Federal Work Study Recipient

Job description

Work Study - Front Desk Worker (Downtown Campus) - Foreign Language Institute

Position Title Work Study - Front Desk Worker (Downtown Campus) - Foreign Language Institute

Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Languages, Cultures and Religions

Hiring Range 15.00/hr

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours MTWR 5:00 pm - 8:00pm

How many hours per week are required? 8-12

Arrive and leave on time for scheduled shifts. (All shifts are EVENING only.) Be attentive to monitor building traffic. Greet guests of the Jim D. Morris Center and the FLI. Answer questions pertaining to FLI classes. Communicate any building concerns with Safety and Transportation. Assist the FLI social media student worker with some tasks. Other duties as assigned.

Excellent communication skills, the ability to be courteous and respectful when interacting with colleagues, students, supervisors, and others in the building and while on duty, and the ability to arrive and leave on time for scheduled shifts.

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail], 417-836-4252.

Open Date 07/10/2026

Close Date 10/10/2026

Posting Number 20260077STU

Required Documents

• Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - 1
• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
• Other Documents -1

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you currently eligible for work study (not required)?
  • Yes
  • No
• Have you been informed by Student Employment that you have been awarded Work Study in the current academic year?
  • Yes
  • No
• How many credit hours are you currently enrolled in?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I'm not sure.
• Are you a current Missouri State University student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.5 or better?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Does your financial aid award letter show that you have a work study award for the current academic year?
  • Yes
  • No

If you have questions:

Office of Human Resources

(t)417-836-5102

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have student employment questions:

Student Employment Services

(t)417-836-5627

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.