Front Desk Assistant

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Job Summary:

Responsibilities

•Open and/or close the PARC

•Greet and welcome students/faculty/staffas they enter PARC

•Answer telephone and check/follow up to voicemail

•Assist in making appointments

•Make appropriate referrals to other campus resources

•Follow all procedures and policies setby the Parkside Academic Resource Center

•Report immediately to the PARC Manager when critical issue(s) arises

•Attend and participate in meetings as scheduled

•Work 4–20 hours per week

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Strong communication and time management skills

•Serve as a role model

•A desire to want to help others learn

•Ability to work in a team

•Friendly and approachable

•Strong work ethic

•Self-starter

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Parkside Academic Resource Center

Compensation:

$11 per hour.

Required Qualifications:

•Enrolled for credit at UW-Parkside
•Attend pre-semester training, as well as periodic training during the semester

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

How to Apply:

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information:

Kim White, whitek01@uwp.edu

Legal Notices and Important Information 

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.  

Reasonable Accommodations 

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. 

Parkside Crime Statistics Report 

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.  

Transcript Requirement  

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.