Receptionist

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Description

RHS Job Title Receptionist Job Description

Location: 1855 Place Welcome Desk

$12.48 per hour

Looking for a great job to work this summer and fall and into the future? Are you a person who is customer focused, hardworking, a team player and dependable? If you answered Yes, then we want you!

Team Members in this position at 1855 Place will be responsible for making a positive first impression to guests by providing fast accurate answers to questions regarding Residential and Hospitality Services, 1855 Place, the University, and East Lansing, and exhibiting passion for MSU.

Typical job duties of the Welcome Center team member are but not limited to:

• Answering questions via phones, on-line and and in person from students, parents, staff, and the general public.
• Sorting, logging and distributing mail and packages
• Assisting in maintaining records and accounts, running errands
• Assisting in basic building operations
• Duties associated with this position may involve light/moderate physical effort, including lifting, bending and daily computer use.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
• Motivated self-starter and able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Positive and respectful, especially when working with a diverse population
• Dependable and reliable
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands

• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Be able to work in a very fast pace environment
  
  

Work Hours

Be able to work around 10 – 20 hours per week

May require different shifts based on operational needs for Summer and Fall

• Monday through Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm
• Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm
  
  

Position does require weekends, University Breaks, (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring,) and working during Sporting/Special Events

Work Location 1855 Place Welcome Desk (Loc)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 20154912P Open Date 03/27/2025 Close Date 05/31/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for Applicant Applicant Availability Form

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you understand that this position may require you to work during sporting events, holidays, breaks, and weekends?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to work weekends?
• Yes
• No
• * How many hours a week would you like to work?
• 5-10 hours
• 10-15 hours
• 15-20 hours
• 20 hours
• * When is your expected graduation date? (Semester and Year) (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you willing/available to work during MSU home sporting events?
• Yes, I am available to work ALL home game events
• I am available to work THE MAJORITY of home game events
• No, I will NOT be available to work home game events
• * Are you available to work in the spring, summer and fall of 2025?
• Yes
• No
  

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
  
  

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Student or Non Student Schedule