"Temporary Receptionist-Welcome Desk Athletics"

Temporary Receptionist-Welcome Desk Athletics

Job #: 042359

Location: Syracuse, New York

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour

Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type:

Job Description:

This position serves as the welcoming face of the John A. Lally Athletic Complex, creating a professional first impression while ensuring facility security through managed check-in procedures and staff-verified visitor access. The receptionist will handle front desk operations including greeting guests, answering and directing calls, and tracking appointments through the departmental email system. The role provides essential administrative support encompassing credit card processing, filing and mail management, bulk mailings, document shredding, and occasional vehicle audits. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, professional demeanor, and the ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic athletic environment, with prior receptionist or customer service experience preferred.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be personable and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate well on the phone.
• Experience using a multi-line phone system.
• Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and email use.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for covering the front desk.
• Greeting guests to Athletic Center.
• Make sure guest check in, sign in visitors and call staff to approve of visitors before allowing to enter as well as track appointments from generic email system.
• Answering the main phone line and directing calls.
• Assist with collating credit card information.
• Assist with office work such as filing, sorting mail, bulk mailings, shredding and other related jobs.
• Assist with limited vehicle audits as needed.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111383