Front Desk Assistant

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Position Summary:

The College of Engineering & Computer Science is seeking a Front Desk Assistant, Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Greet individuals who enter the office, answer questions, and perform other tasks requested.

• Ensure lobby is neat and handouts/forms are appropriately stocked.

• Respond to emails, phone calls, and voicemails.

• Assist students with scheduling appointments.

• Ordering of supplies and equipment for office and special event needs.

• Reserve rooms as appropriate in the Engineering East building.

• Perform various other administrative/clerical duties as assigned by the Directors & Associate Directors within the Advising & Student Services Office.

The College of Engineering & Computer Science seeks individuals who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty, and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

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Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma and two years experience required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
Must also have excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.

Salary:

$16.00 per hour.
Other Personnel Services (OPS)

College or Department:

COECS: Advising

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 a.m.

Application Deadline:

2024-01-29

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.