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Front Desk Attendant

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Posting Number: 20254247S
Position Title: Front Desk Attendant
Position Type: Staff
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: part-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week 16 - 20 hrs.
Department: 727-Athl - Administration
Position Summary:
Responsible for manning the front desk at the Jake Nevin Field House/Talley Athletic Center: greet and direct all visitors; handle all department mail; and answer the general information telephone line.

All duties must be completed in compliance with University and NCAA rules and regulations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Greeting visitors in a warm and welcoming manner that will reflect positively on the university, directing them to the correct office or individual, and answering any questions that individual may have.
  • Sorting and delivery of mail and handling delivery of packages.
  • Answering phone in a welcoming manner
  • Walk around and inspect facilities for open doors, trash, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma Required.
  • Ability to direct visitors to proper office, coach or university location.
  • Understanding the weekly schedule within all Villanova athletic facilities to quickly assist any questions an individual may have.
  • Weekly schedule will always be provided Monday morning.
  • Ability to interact with staff, coaches and visitors on a regular basis.
  • Create a memorable welcoming experience to reflect positively on Villanova University.
  • Ability to operate select office machines.
  • Ability to operate phone systems.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Villanova University attire or button down/collared shirt. Khaki or dress pants. Hats are permitted but must be Villanova or Nike branded. Must be worn forward. Clean sneakers or dress shoes.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Good people skills, customer service skills a plus.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
  • Some inspection of facilities may be required at various times of the day.
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date: 01/14/2025
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band: 8
Job Classification: non-exempt

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed 3
Maximum Number of References Needed 3

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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    • Referred by a current employee
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  2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

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  3. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N
    • Yes
    • No

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