Pooled Position Limited Tempor - Laramie, United States - University of Wyoming

Description

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.


JOB TITLE:
Career Peer, Advising Assistant, Enrollment Ambassador & Front Desk Receptionist


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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The GJSSC Team is looking to hire students with interests or focus areas in four specific areas:

Career Peers

• Work with peers on resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn reviews.
• Recommend students to appropriate occupational profiles, handouts, resource materials and computer programs relevant to their needs.
• Help students with Handshake login and internet job searches for part-time, internship and career employment options.
• Serve as ambassadors for Career Services and market our programs to students, academic departments, and classes.

Advising Assistants

• Triage level "pre-advising" which includes but is not limited to:
• Answering student questions/emails
• Assist students with scheduling and registration
• Help students to understand degree evaluation, prerequisites, and check sheets
• Direct students to appropriate resources
• Assist academic advisors as needed
• Assist with center level events

Enrollment Ambassadors

• Work Enrollment Management Unit Front Desk; answer phone calls; greet students, families, and other visitors; field questions
• Help with large prospective student events and campaigns
• Conduct prospective student tours, successfully promote the college
• Work on independent projects as assigned

Front Desk Receptionists

• Students at the reception desk will be the initial contact point for the college and responsible for the main college phone line as well as the student success center phone line.
• Students will greet and assist students and visitors, answer questions, direct traffic, and forward calls as appropriate.
• This position will also assist with daily front desk duties including sorting mail and package distribution, reserving rooms, data entry, miscellaneous errands within the college and across campus, photocopying, and setting up drink/snacks.
• Assist with center level events

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Full-time business student.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of campus
• Great attitude with excellent and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to solve problems, ask questions.
• Ability to be flexible and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Should be reliable and cooperative with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Can keep information confidential
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other computer programs as needed.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter and resume


HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call or email


ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West.

The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach.

The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins.

This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit