Regional Engagement Center (REC)-Front Office Assistant

Job Summary 

The Front Office Assistant works closely with REC Staff to check in and check out Drop-In Program attendees, complete Office tasks, and assist with the daily Drop-In Program. The Front Office Assistant provides direct service to the REC members while modeling the Code of Conduct and REC Mission Statement. The Drop-In Program accepts students grades 3-12 to participate and runs from 3 pm to 6 pm. On average, 30-40 students attend Drop-In daily. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Answer the office phone when in the office.
• Monitor Drop-In Sign-in and sign-out process.
• Keep forms stocked in the office for members’ use.
• Make photocopies
• Address Drop-In Attendees’ needs
• Monitor security cameras
• Keep work area organized and clean 
• Answer questions from members and their families about REC Programs.
• Oversee, model, and monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Individual and group communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic Computer knowledge for accessing files.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (and a sense of humor helps!).
• Reliable and professional.

Learning Objectives 

• To contribute to a pleasant, helpful, safe, and efficient environment for children 
• To develop skills and experiences that assist with future career growth 

Education

First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. All Majors.

Experience

No experience required.

Location

This student worker position is located off campus at the Regional Engagement Center located at 429 Eighth Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.

Additional Requirements

• Must be Federal Work Study eligible.
• Must be able to provide clearances for PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, and FBI Fingerprinting Check (for those who have lived outside of the state of PA within the last 10 years). 
• This position is paid $7.50 per hour, with an estimate of 20 hours weekly.

Physical Demand

• Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. 
• Position requires the ability to move about the campus. 
• Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction. 
• Position requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach. 
• Position requires occasional stooping, crouching, and bending. 
• Position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. 
• Working conditions are indoors.