Writing Center Receptionist AY 26-27

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University Writing Center seeks a part-time receptionist to greet visitors, answer phones, manage appointments, and assist students with WCOnline accounts. The role supports tutors and graduate assistants and helps maintain center operations. Prior office experience is helpful but not required.

The position is undergraduate-level, 2–10 hours per week, paying $8.50 per hour. Open from Aug 3, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026, with a desired start date of Aug 24, 2026 and an end date of May 4, 2027.

Qualifications

• Prior office experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable using basic computer software; training provided for specialized software.
• Friendly and professional with visitors and co-workers; organized and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors to the Writing Center and check students in when they arrive.
• Answer the phone and respond to voicemails; make appointments.
• Help students create WCOnline accounts and verify appointment accuracy.
• Monitor supplies and follow Writing Center policies.
• Assist tutors and graduate assistants with special projects.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Organized

Dependable

Education

Undergraduate

Tools

WCOnline

Job description

The receptionist’s primary duty is to greet visitors to the Writing Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

Check students in when they arrive, answer the phone, respond to voicemails, make appointments, help students make WCOnline accounts, check accuracy of appointments, monitor supplies, follow the policies of the Writing Center, and assist the tutors and GAs with special projects.

Qualifications

Prior office experience is preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills

Comfortable using basic computer software (we will train employees on specialized software), able to be friendly and professional with visitors and co-workers, organized, and dependable.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate 8.50/hour

Type of Position

Position Level Undergraduate

Hours Per Week 2-10

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026SD0465P

Open Date

Open Date 08/03/2026

Close Date

Close Date 12/18/2026

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/24/2026

End Date

End Date 05/04/2027

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• 2026-2027 Financial Awards showing Work-Study
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume