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Student Front Desk Receptionist

Department: Office of the Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS)
Pay Rate: $14.81/hour
Openings: 1–2
Hours/Week: 4–8
Application Deadline: July 30, 2025 at Noon

Position Summary

The Student Front Desk Receptionist is an important part of the front desk team in the CVMBS Office of the Dean. This role is a great opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in a professional office setting while supporting the daily operations of programs in veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, and environmental health—all with a strong focus on research. Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. You’ll build valuable customer service and administrative skills by greeting visitors, answering phones, helping with office projects and light cleaning.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact at the front desk: answer and route phone calls, resolve basic inquiries, and provide excellent customer service.
  • Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Perform general administrative tasks:
    • Sort and distribute mail
    • Manage incoming packages
    • Use Microsoft products: Outlook, OneNote, Excel and Word
    • Light cleaning of shared office and kitchen areas (e.g., trash/recycling, wiping surfaces, cleaning appliances)
  • Support small-scale projects and tasks assigned by the Office Manager or CVMBS staff, including:
    • Mail merges and document preparation
    • Spreadsheet updates and data entry
    • Event preparation and support (e.g., envelope stuffing, setup/cleanup)
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold the standards of the Office of the Dean.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled as a student at Colorado State University
  • Must be available during the Fall and Spring semesters. Availability during academic breaks and the Summer term is a plus
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Strong commitment to customer service
  • Detail-oriented and team-focused
  • Professional demeanor and appearance
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Willingness to handle a wide variety of tasks
  • Ability to manage confidential information
  • Initiative and accountability

 

Work Schedule

  • Consistent hours that work around your class schedule
  • Typically, 5–8 hours per week during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
  • This is a year-round position, including summer, fall, and spring semesters

 

Skills & Experience Gained

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Experience with office equipment (copiers, fax machines, etc.)
  • Customer service skills across diverse populations
  • Independent work with team accountability
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Entry-level experience in professional office setting
  • Valuable resume-building experience

 

Application Instructions

Submit the following materials via Handshake:

  • Cover letter explaining your interest in the position
  • Resume
  • Fall 2025 class schedule and any other commitments during regular office hours
  • List of three references

 

Supervisor
Jeanine Walsh, Administrative Assistant
Office of the Dean, CVMBS
Phone: (970) 491-7051
Email: Jeanine.Walsh@colostate.edu

Note: Interviews will be conducted in August by appointment. Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Please refrain from in-person inquiries.

 

Additional Information

 

  • Background Check: Final candidates will be subject to a background check in accordance with CSU policy.