Front Desk Office Assistant

Come work on a team that empowers you to go above and beyond to deliver outstanding customer service and provides you with tools for professional and personal growth.

Complete an online application in 2 easy steps!

• Complete Handshake Application
  
  • Be prepared to upload the following to the application:
    • Your current schedule
    • Updated Resume or CV*

For consideration, you must submit all application components.

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• MUST meet all 4 (four) criteria in order to qualify
  • Enrolled undergraduate student of UNCW
  • Minimum of one completed semester at UNCW prior to application
  • In good conduct standing at time of application review, contract start date, and during employment
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative and term GPA

Summary

• Pay Rate: $11.00 per hour
• Employment Period: Academic year (some breaks required) and Summer if possible
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. w/ occasional weekend shift opportunities
• Hours: Range from minimum of 8 hours up to 20 hours a week based on need and availability

• Co-worker shadowing for the first two weeks
• 1-2 Training Days per each semester

• Answer multi-line phone calls and in person questions regarding on campus housing and residence life
• Engage with students and families in a friendly and professional manner while actively listening to their concerns
• Identify customer needs and provide personalized service to ensure positive and meaningful outcomes
• Provide up-to-date information regarding on campus housing and campus resources
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to obtain and provide necessary information to resolve issues
• Research student information using in-house technological systems
• Participate in a team centered environment to accomplish duties and achieve departmental goals in an effective manner
• Assist the Front Desk Office Receptionist and other HRL Professional Staff members with daily administrative tasks, which can include, but are not limited to;
  • Creating, editing, copying, and scanning documents
  • Compiling data into spreadsheets
  • Writing and sending emails
  • Filing and sorting paperwork
  • Sorting mail/packages
• May work Freshman Orientation/Seahawk Saturday/Move-In Day/Seahawk Preview Day

If offered an interview, each candidate will undergo a Zoom interview with Professional staff and the FDOA Team. Further interviews may be scheduled if necessary. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; Therefore, interviews may be scheduled prior to closing date.

Candidates will be evaluated based on demonstrated ability or potential skill in:

• Customer Service
• Verbal & Written Communication Skills
• Administrative Skills
• Technical Skills (MS Word, Excel, Answering Multi-line phones, etc)
• Conflict Resolution & Mediation
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Creativity
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Organization
• Dependability
• Time Management & Planning
• Conscientiousness
• Confidentiality in the workplace

Our Commitment to You:

We value the student experience for our residents and employees in on-campus housing. Student workers are invaluable members of our team and as such, we are committed to providing holistic work experiences and learning opportunities in a professional, open-minded, supportive, and fun work environment. We teach our employees tools and skills necessary to help them succeed both on the job and in life, as well as, empower them to focus on their own personal and professional growth.

Ask Our Employees!

“I believe each and every student should experience in some capacity what I have experienced at HRL, give it a go please!”

Opportunities For Growth

• "My time as an FDOA was nothing short of amazing. Each day I was presented with new challenges and new opportunities to grow.”
• "Being an FDOA has impacted me in such a massive way, I have gained skills both working on computer software to resolving problems along with much more."
• "I feel confident that after I graduate in May, I am fully prepared to start law school and enter the real world thanks to everything I learned as a FDOA”
• "I loved being an FDOA because I had the opportunity to refine my skills talking to people...”
• "You should want to work at HRL because you will learn valuable professional skills that will put you a step ahead of other students when you are applying for higher education or a career upon graduation.”
• "Being an FDOA has helped me build my professional confidence and leadership skills.”
• "This position is a great way to learn the ins and outs of UNCW housing and other departments on campus. It is also a great way to learn more about how to effectively function in a professional setting, learn vital life skills, and future job skills.”

Atmosphere

• "I love working for HRL because of the atmosphere. The student and professional staff are welcoming and very passionate about student life at UNCW.”
• "I liked HRL because it felt like a tight knit community and everyone is so dedicated to making other’s lives better.”
• "This team is extremely close-knit and is so caring about each and everyone who works in the office.”
• "I worked at HRL as a FDOA for three of my four years at UNCW and could not have asked for a better experience! The work environment has always been positive as the FDOA and HRL team is truly a family and we treat each other as such.”

Fellowship

• "…I got to make friendships that will last a lifetime!”
• "… It has also helped me connect with like-minded students.”

For questions regarding this position, contact Megan Moulard.

UNCW Housing & Residence Life Non-Discrimination Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equal educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, age, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for state-funded employee benefit programs.

Questions regarding program access may be directed to the Compliance Officer, UNCW Chancellor's Office, by phone, or fax 910.962-3483.

UNCW residence halls allow all students the opportunity to become actively involved in campus life. UNCW Housing and Residence Life provides a variety of programs and activities in and around the residence halls to enhance students' total educational experience. All of the residence halls are accessible in that they have elevators and adapted restrooms.

Further, entrances to all buildings are either ramp-accessible or located on the ground floor. The first floor of each residence hall has all the services that are available on higher-level floors to allow students with disabilities equal access to services. University Suites has some first-floor units that have been designed to accommodate students with disabilities.

For further information, contact UNCW Housing and Residence Life at 910.962-3241.