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Office Assistant/Front Desk




POSITION CODE: 6442

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Admissions, College of Arts & Sciences

APPOINTMENT: Administrator Non-Exempt, Twelve (12) Months, Full-time (40 hours)

SALARY RANGE $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. Please see full description below.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Six (6) Months

AVAILABLE: Immediately

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE

POSTING DATE: January 23, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Definition of Classification:

The Office Assistant II/Front Desk supports the department's day-to-day office operations will support the Office of Admissions and the Willis Center front desk operations by maintaining a professional and welcoming environment, delivering excellent customer service, greeting internal and external guests, answering phones, directing callers and visitors, performing data entry and other related activities that support a fast paced, high-traffic environment.

Reporting to the Campus Visitor Experience Manager, works and collaborates closely with Office of Student Success staff to maintain efficient methods of requesting, confirming, and tracking fieldwork placements and status of fieldwork students. Supports the Assistant Directors of Academic Advising to archive, update, and maintain fieldwork procedures in compliance with program standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains a professional and welcoming environment in the Willis Center lobby.
• Executes campus visitor check-in protocol.
• Working in collaboration with admissions counselors, ensures that guests' needs are met, this includes assigning admissions counselor's prospective student appointments and walk-in guests.
• Coordinates technology in the Willis Center lobby for daily display.
• Organizes and manages hospitality amenities (i.e., coffee bar, water, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Greets campus visitors and orients them on their itinerary and activities.
• Serves as a liaison and understands office functions and services provided by the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Business, Student Affairs, Student Financial Services, Athletics and Harvest Table.
• Drafts, composes, types and proofreads various correspondence; order supplies, make travel arrangements; and operate standard office equipment.
• Answers multi-line telephones and connects/forwards calls appropriately and efficiently.
• Directs caller or in person guests to proper on campus location and/or to services or resources, as necessary.
• Manages, responds, and monitors daily online chat.
• Utilizes Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to look up, retrieve and disseminate information to prospective students, parents and university employees appropriately.
• Manages front desk, visit, and Willis Conference Room calendars; serves as a 25Live approver for the Willis Center Conference Room.
• Supports all campus visits, including checking in campus visitors, gathering and updating guest information, and inputting and processing visit information.
• Provides direction to student workers assigned to the Willis Center Front Desk, including assisting in hiring, scheduling, training, and daily oversight of students.
• Opens and distributes mail and prepares outgoing correspondence.
• Supports office data entry activities, including the timely and accurate data entry of prospective student information for the College of Arts and Sciences academic programs.
• Adheres to all safety and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Complies with admissions office confidentiality policies and FERPA laws and regulations.
• Works with the admissions team to support recruitment and yield events such as, but not limited to Discover Redlands, Admitted Students' Day, Spring Fly-in, January Counselor Fly-in, Decemberfest, Admitted Student Area Receptions and other outreach, recruitment and yield activities.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented with two years of additional course work in related fields such as business, secretarial, computer software/word processing and spreadsheet programs including the ability to use database and Microsoft Office software programs.
• One year of administrative support experience or related experience.
• Previous experience in education and/or a college or university setting, preferred.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced work environment, preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of office procedures methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs and database software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, and detail orientated with high accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills; ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate a high degree of motivation, tact, and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of record keeping and record retention requirements.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics.
• Basic research skills.
• Proficiency in understanding technology and use of software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), web conferencing/video conferencing tools and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Understand, interpret, and apply federal and state policies and laws.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors, and with on and off campus contacts.
• Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Deliver great customer service.
• Ability to work effectively with confidential information.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office and field setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed please call (909) 748-8040.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver's License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19: New employees are required to submit proof of having received the full course dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine including a booster or submit an exemption request for medical or religious reasons within sixty (60) days from your date of hire.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

http://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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