Front Desk Assistant

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The front desk assistant primarily answers the phone and helps students as they come in to the PARC for academic assistance and/or to study. The ideal candidate will be friendly and welcoming proficient in computers and willing to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Open and/or close the PARC

Greet and welcome students/faculty/staff as 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 set by 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

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Parkside Academic Resource Center (PARC)

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:

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

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 January 23rd 2026.

Contact Information:

Kim White

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 . Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

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