Job Description: The Department of Economics and Business is seeking a reliable, friendly, and organized student worker to assist with front desk operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience in a dynamic academic environment. As a front desk assistant, you will be the first point of contact for students, faculty, and visitors, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist visitors, students, and faculty in a professional and courteous manner.
- Answer phone calls, take messages, and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
- Handle routine clerical tasks such as filing, copying, scanning, and data entry.
- Manage appointment scheduling and maintain the department calendar.
- Assist with event planning and coordination, including preparing materials and setting up rooms.
- Distribute mail and manage office supplies inventory.
- Support departmental projects and perform other administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current student, preferably enrolled in the Economics or Business program.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Previous office or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.
Work Schedule: Flexible hours between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, accommodating class schedules.
Compensation: $10.45 per hour.
Application Process: To apply, please fill out this form.
Join our team and gain valuable experience while contributing to the success of the Department of Economics and Business!OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Economics and Business Department
Contact: Christina Muirhead-Gould at csmuirheadgould@owu.edu