Counseling Center Receptionist

Student Employment – Counseling Center
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview:

Responsible for greeting and welcoming students to the Counseling Center, providing a welcoming atmosphere for students seeking counseling services. Scheduling appointments, checking students in for appointments and providing information to counselors if needed. To answer all calls, directing as needed or taking messages.  

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities vary by role and may include, but are not limited to:

Receptionist

• Answer phones, take messages and complete appointment reminders for appointments
• Schedule appointments
• Greet students and assisting clients in the reception area
• Restock supplies
• Marketing and promotion-making posters, fliers, and advertising for counseling center events
• Assist with events and activities

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Good communication skills
• Must be able to work in a confidential setting
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and show initiative
• Computer knowledge
• Flexibility with varying pace of the semester workload
• Work no more than 20 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday based on student class, exam and chapel schedule

Hours:

Part-time, approximately 0-15 hours per week.

Compensation:

Hourly wage, based on university student employment guidelines.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should apply, resume, cover letter, and references through Paycom on the CSU Student Employee Website. Interviews will be conducted by the Counseling Center.

Additional Notes:

• These roles are intended to provide students with a meaningful employment experience that contributes to both their personal and career development.
• Counseling Center Student Employment reports to Kimberly Perkins.
• Students enrolled in courses during the semester they are working are FICA exempt.
• Students not enrolled in the semester are required to pay FICA taxes.
• Students are not permitted to work during chapel or scheduled class times.

Eligibility/Requirement(s):

Student Employee:

• Must be an active student at Charleston Southern University.

Federal Work-Study:

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Charleston Southern University.
• Must have completed all documentation required by Financial Aid.
• Must have accepted their financial aid award.

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.