What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerical Student Employee - Front Desk (Admissions) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Title
Clerical Student Employee - Front Desk (Admissions)
Posting Number
SE0012
Student Employment Type Of Position
Clerical
Academic Year
2025-2026
Semester
Spring , Summer
Department
Admissions and Recruitment
Supervisor
Dave Marcial
Direct Supervisor Email
marciald2@morainevalley.edu
Direct Supervisor Phone
708 974-5525
Work Location:
Main Campus
Duties/Skills
General Administrative Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Data Entry, Answer Phones, Filing/Copying, Run Errands, Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, Good Judgement, Good oral and written communication skills, Excellent grammar skills, Ability to support students through individualized academic assistance, Ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts
Qualifications-The student hired for this position should know how to::
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times Needed
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6pm
Friday 8:00am-5pm
Occasional Saturdays for college events
Additional Job Duties/Skills/Requirements
Create Photo IDs, provide campus tours, support Admissions events, make phone calls to students, assist students with registration and general questions. This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Posting Date
01/26/2026
Special Instructions To Applicants
During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours. Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Clerical Student Employee - Front Desk (Admissions)
Posting Number
SE0012
Student Employment Type Of Position
Clerical
Academic Year
2025-2026
Semester
Spring , Summer
Department
Admissions and Recruitment
Supervisor
Dave Marcial
Direct Supervisor Email
marciald2@morainevalley.edu
Direct Supervisor Phone
708 974-5525
Work Location:
Main Campus
Duties/Skills
General Administrative Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Data Entry, Answer Phones, Filing/Copying, Run Errands, Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, Good Judgement, Good oral and written communication skills, Excellent grammar skills, Ability to support students through individualized academic assistance, Ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts
Qualifications-The student hired for this position should know how to::
- Effectively Communicate: Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills).
- Demonstrate Critical Thinking: Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision-making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems.
- Participate as a Productive Member of a Team: Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department.
- Utilize Information & Technology Effectively: Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.)
- Implement Self-Management Skills: Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all.
- Cultural Inclusion: Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times Needed
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6pm
Friday 8:00am-5pm
Occasional Saturdays for college events
Additional Job Duties/Skills/Requirements
Create Photo IDs, provide campus tours, support Admissions events, make phone calls to students, assist students with registration and general questions. This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Posting Date
01/26/2026
Special Instructions To Applicants
During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours. Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.