Front Desk Assistant
Job Description Overview
The Tutoring Center at Highline College invites you to apply for student employment as a front desk assistant. The mission of the Highline College Tutoring Center is to provide academic support to all students enrolled at Highline College. Our primary goal is to create an open atmosphere of learning for students. We assist students in numerous academic disciplines through a variety of tutoring techniques by addressing their individual needs in a constructive environment. A part of our mission is to work closely with our faculty as well as other offices that support student services.
Broad Scope and Function
The Tutoring Center Front Desk Assistants will perform receptionist duties. Please see duties and responsibilities below. Front Desk Assistants work closely with Tutoring Center Staff to provide an inviting environment for all visitors of the center.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet visitors when entering and exiting the center.
- Assisting students with signing in and out on computers.
- Connecting students with tutors on shift.
- Answer phones and provide information about the center.
- Monitor and check out materials.
- Photocopy, Printing and Delivering materials/flyers across campus.
- Maintain a clean environment within the center.
- Take daily center headcount.
- Attend scheduled trainings on Fridays from 1:30-2:30 (Dates will be announced at hiring).
- Participate in Campus Tabling and Outreach Events.
Minimum Requirements
- GPA of 2.5 or above.
- Good communication and organizational skills, and a friendly disposition.
- Computer/typing skills (including some Microsoft Word and Excel experience)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a responsible and reliable manner.
- Maintain high standards of ethical conduct working with students, staff, and faculty.
- Respect for diversity of students, staff, and faculty, including race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender and other forms of diversity.
- Willingness to work as a team member with other students, staff, and faculty members of Highline College.
- *Students with Work Study are encouraged to apply, but Work Study is not necessary for student employment.*