Work Study - Front Desk Receptionist CHSS Advising Center - Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

Work Study - Front Desk Receptionist CHSS Advising Center - Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

Salary

$11.61 - $21.12 Hourly

Location

800 W University Parkway, Orem

Job Type

Work Study Student

Job Number

FY2504442

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Academic Advising - CHSS

Opening Date

06/25/2025

Closing Date

7/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Student Class Schedule

Applicant Support

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Position Announcement

The Advising Center for The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is seeking a reliable and customer-service-oriented work study student to serve as a front desk receptionist. This position is responsible for supporting daily office operations and providing a welcoming first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors. Key duties include handling walk-in questions, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and monitoring the advising chat and email. The receptionist will also check the advising mailbox, send appointment reminders using the university's texting system, and assist with other administrative tasks as assigned. This role offers valuable experience in communication, organization, and office administration in a professional higher education environment.

If you would like more information about the Federal Work Study program, and/or are interested in working as a Federal Work Study employee but haven't been offered Federal Work Study as part of your financial aid package for the 2025-2026 aid year, please contact the financial aid and scholarships office before applying for this position.

Summary of Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Handle walk in questions
• Schedule appointments
• Answer calls
• Monitor CHSS advising chat & email
• Check advising mailbox
• Send appointment reminders in texting system
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Must be a current UVU student and have been awarded Federal Work-Study for 2025-2026 through UVU Financial Aid.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Skills in office methods, techniques, practices and procedures

• Skills in the use of computers and computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and databases

• Ability to perform a variety of administrative support duties with minimum supervision

• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to meet and work with people of diverse backgrounds

• Knowledge and experience working in an education environment preferred, but not required

• Knowledge of college policy/procedures preferred, but not required

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

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Are you a current UVU student?

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• No

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Please enter your UVID.

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Have you been offered Federal Work Study for the 2025-2026 aid year as part of your financial aid package?

• Yes
• No, but I'm interested in being offered Federal Work Study if I'm eligible.

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