Front Office Assistant

#50927
Psychology

Details:

  • Category: On-Campus
  • Openings: One
  • Position Type: Student Hourly
  • Posted on: July 21, 2025
  • Open until: filled
  • Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
  • Wage: $11.75 per hour
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

This is a busy, front office position in a large department. Depending on scheduling, the successful candidate will provide front desk support to both the main psychology dept in GC 308 as well as the Psy.D space and psychology clinic in the Bennion Building. These front desk duties include:

  • Clerical support to all psychology faculty/staff members.
  • Producing and proofreading various documents and reports.
  • Answering phones/taking messages/responding to email.
  • Overseeing room scheduling and the equipment check-out process.
  • Greeting and checking-in visitors to the department.
  • Taking client payments.
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked office space.
  • Providing TA support for psychology faculty.
  • Additional tasks as assigned.
  • Some evening hours may be required (the clinic is open until 9 PM on Mon - Thurs).

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST attach a resume and cover letter highlighting why you are an excellent match for the Psychology Department.

Qualifications:

  • Front office experience strongly preferred.
  • Must be dependable and show up to shifts on time.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Google Drive).
  • Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities.
  • Must take direction well and remember instructions.
  • Must have strong work ethic and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
  • Must be trustworthy to work with sensitive and confidential information.
  • Must complete FERPA training and Title IX training at the beginning of employment.
  • Psychology Major preferred, but not required.

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