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Welcome Desk Assistant

Part-time

Metropolitan State University

Denver, COTemporary / Part-time$22/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22/hr
Location
Denver, CO
Schedule
Temporary / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Welcome Desk Assistant in the Department of Social Work connects students, faculty, and community members with departmental and campus resources and provides support as a point of contact. The role is a temporary nine-month appointment with a required three-month break in employment, and offers up to 30 hours per week at $22.00 per hour.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Phone Answering, nice to haveLevel 1 Advising, nice to haveTask Delegation, nice to haveEvent Support, nice to haveAdministrative Support, nice to haveStaff Training, nice to have

Qualifications

MSU Graduate, required2+ Years Department Experience, required

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Department Social Work Position Summary The Welcome Desk Assistant in the Department of Social Work serves as a liaison to students, faculty, and community members by connecting them with departmental and campus resources, and providing support. The Welcome Desk Assistant is often the point of contact for students, faculty, and community members. Work ScheduleWilling to work up to 30 hours per week. Job Duties - Answer phonecalls - Level 1 advising - Delegating tasks to student staff - Support for department events - Supporting faculty and staff with administrative task and special projects - Trains new student staff Wage $22.00 per hour This position is not benefits eligible and requires enrollment in a PERA retirment account.This is a temporary 9-month appointment with a required 3-month break in employment. Required Qualifications - MSU graduate - 2- 3 years experience as Dept. of Social Work WDA Closing Date 12/15/2026 Posting Representative Darrick Conroy Posting Representative Email [email protected] Benefits The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator [email protected] . Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/DC8308DB2BC141B9.

How this job compares

Set against the 582 open Student Services jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22/hr
  • US median$21–24/hr115 hourly ranges

This rate, $22/hr, is 4% below the US median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Student Services hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Student Services jobs in Colorado and 582 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Student Services postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (361 postings).
Education
179 of the 582 open Student Services jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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