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JOB TITLE:
Front Desk Assistant
** Pay increases to $15.25/hour after successfully completing a 4 month probationary period.**
WORKING HOURS:
Applicants MUST be able to work Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
Preference will be given to applicants that can work the following dates/times:
- 7:00 to 1:00 pm Mondays and Fridays during the Fall 2026 semester
- Summer and Fall 2027
Working hours for this position may range from 10 to 20 hours/week. Applicants may be scheduled to work during the following times:
- Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
- This position may require occasional night/weekend work.
- Optional time off available during holidays and winter break.
JOB PURPOSE:
Front Desk Assistant
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main responsibility of this position is acting as the front line for Transportation Services; primarily parking and car rentals. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Handling front desk operations
- Answering phones
- Data entry
- Processing payments for citations and permits
- Assisting customers, resolving customer issues
- Checking vehicles in and out
- Making reservations and vehicle assignments
- Daily accounting processes; working register, creating deposits
- Opening the office/closing the office when office associate is not available
- All other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants MUST be able to work Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
Individuals hired for this position must complete a background check and hold a Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong work ethic
- Current student
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a professional team environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to remain calm in difficult and stressful situations
- Experience handling cash, check, and credit cards
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Complete the online application
- Upload resume with contact information for 3 professional references
- Complete an availability matrix for Fall 2026. You may upload it or email it to elizabeth.whitt@uwyo.edu.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
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