Front Desk Assistant- AZ- Student Services

Summary

The Front Desk Assistant provides general support for the overall operation of the Wellness/Recreation Center. The position reports to the Assistant Director Student Activities. The hours of this position will be 7:30-4:00 Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and sign in visitors to the Recreation/Wellness Center which includes facilitating guest waivers
• Responsible for providing excellent customer service
• Oversee the facilitys usage equipment and outdoor recreation spaces
• Assist with the set up supervision and clean up of intramural events and other programs
• Provide tours of the facility as necessary
• Assist with Student Activities and events including helping facilitate student and departmental events as needed.
• Assist with department purchasing and reimbursement processes
• Assist with Student Activities electronic platforms and newsletter
• Complete basic tasks such as data entry using a computer
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular predictable in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years administrative support experience required. Experience working in a team and customer service oriented environment. Excellent customer service written and verbal communication skills also required along with the ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with students staff and faculty.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is frequently required to stand walk use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to sit talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holidays sick/flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement child care subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord withall federal state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Required Experience:

Junior IC