Hall of Athletics Receptionist

Job Details

Job Location

Lawrence, KS

Position Summary:

The Hall of Athletics Receptionist will play a major role as gatekeeper for anyone who enters the Booth Family Hall of Athletics. The Receptionist will be responsible for welcoming all Kansas Athletics guests, visitors, and prospects in a friendly, positive manner; answer questions, give directions, and manage the flow of traffic in the Hall of Athletics entrance. In addition, this position will assist with the daily operations including opening/closing procedures, monitoring the security of artifacts and presentation of the Hall, and assisting with research or scanning projects as assigned.

1. Provide excellent customer service to all guests, visitors, vendors, student-athlete prospects who enter the Booth Family Hall of Athletics;
2. Provide general reception duties, including attention to walk-in traffic, incoming and transfer phone calls, correspondence with Kansas Athletics staff members, handle basic inquiries, provide directions, and manage the overall flow of traffic in the Hall entrance;
3. Perform opening and closing procedures;
4. Assist the Curator with the Hall monitoring to ensure cleanliness, presentation, and security of historical artifacts;
5. Assist the Curator with special research or scanning projects, as assigned;
6. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics or their designee. Â Â

Job Details

Job Location

Lawrence, KS

Position Summary:

The Hall of Athletics Receptionist will play a major role as gatekeeper for anyone who enters the Booth Family Hall of Athletics. The Receptionist will be responsible for welcoming all Kansas Athletics guests, visitors, and prospects in a friendly, positive manner; answer questions, give directions, and manage the flow of traffic in the Hall of Athletics entrance. In addition, this position will assist with the daily operations including opening/closing procedures, monitoring the security of artifacts and presentation of the Hall, and assisting with research or scanning projects as assigned.

1. Provide excellent customer service to all guests, visitors, vendors, student-athlete prospects who enter the Booth Family Hall of Athletics;
2. Provide general reception duties, including attention to walk-in traffic, incoming and transfer phone calls, correspondence with Kansas Athletics staff members, handle basic inquiries, provide directions, and manage the overall flow of traffic in the Hall entrance;
3. Perform opening and closing procedures;
4. Assist the Curator with the Hall monitoring to ensure cleanliness, presentation, and security of historical artifacts;
5. Assist the Curator with special research or scanning projects, as assigned;
6. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics or their designee. Â Â

Shift availability is currently:
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 5pm
Friday 2pm - 5pm

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and various digital devices, including, but not limited to: cell phone, printer, copy machine, and other related devices. This job requires flexibility, adaptability and the ability to perform job-related duties on short notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 25 pounds; sitting or standing up to four to six (4-6) hours each day.

Travel

There is no travel for this position.

Hours of Work

This is a part-time position with no benefits and will average 10 to 15 hours each week. Kansas Athletic hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Booth Family Hall of Athletics hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Required Qualifications:

• University of Kansas student, in good academic standing;
• Federal Work Study eligible;
• A minimum of one-year professional working experience in an office setting;
• General working knowledge of computers and technology applications;
• Excellent customer service focus and skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate with people in a pleasant and professional manner and demonstrate professional phone etiquette;
• Must be available and willing to commit to an average of 10-15 hours per week, and actively demonstrate commitment by maintaining a consistent and predictable work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Kansas Athletics history, sports, and traditions.

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