Student Job Description

Janine McDonald
janinem@middlebury.edu
802.443.5100

• Provide coverage of front desk during the lunch hour (slot is flexible between 11:30 and 2) for 1.5 hours Monday through Friday for a total of 8 hours.
• Answer phones
• Greet students and other visitors to CSO
• Possibility for the occasional addition of a few extra hours at other times of day if needed
• Make appointments using Microsoft Outlook
• Provide brief explanations of career library resources (books and web site)
• Be able to answer wide variety of questions on career-related topics (training will be provided)
• Assist with data entry and various projects
• Assist with other projects such as preparing CSO’s weekly Campus advertisement
• Maintain order in office by checking and refilling paper in printers, photo copier, and fax machines as needed
• General Event Attendance: The student selected for this position will be required to attend at least three specific CSO events during the year (more information will be available from the supervisor).

Qualifications

• Reliable/strong commitment
• Pleasant telephone demeanor
• Patience with the public
• Work well under pressure
• Willingness to help
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, a clear communicator, and able to work independently
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others and accept direction from supervisors
• Computer experience essential, including word processing and strong familiarity with the Internet
• Preferred candidate will have experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Must also be able to handle confidential information in a discreet manner
• To apply submit a resume, a cover letter, and the names of two references to the contact to be considered for this position. Strong candidates will be contacted for an interview by Janine McDonald.
• Underclassmen and students with diverse backgrounds and interests are encouraged to apply.
• Commitment for 2 consecutive semesters is preferred.