Main duties include assisting walk-ins at the front desk, answering and transferring telephone calls, and email correspondence. The receptionist may assist with data entry, imaging, mailings and other office projects. Applicants must be a friendly face and enjoy working with students and other constituents in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Experience with customer service, both in-person and on the phone is preferred (but not required) as well as excellent written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail. Applicants must have Federal Work Study as part of their financial aid offer.
Hourly pay rate is $10.25 and is federal work study only. This job is typically 6-10 hours per week.
Key Job Responsibilities:Special Notes:Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Skills Required
- Must have Federal Work Study as part of financial aid
- Be a current student (eligible for student hourly position)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Friendly demeanor and ability to work in a busy student-facing environment
- Authorization to work in the United States (I-9/IRCA compliance)
- Criminal background check required for employment offer
- Customer service experience (in-person and phone)
What We Do
University of Wisconsin – Superior is a public higher education institution dedicated to fostering an environment of trust and cooperation centering on the worth of all individuals. Through the liberal arts tradition, the university provides academic opportunities and support, including federally funded initiatives like the Upward Bound program, which is specifically designed to prepare high school students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
