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Student Employment - Front Desk Receptionists

East Carolina University

East Carolina University

Administration
Posted on Mar 3, 2026

Position Details

Position Information
Advertising Department BIOLOGY, DEPT OF
Academic Term/Year SPRING 2026
Position Title Student Employment - Front Desk Receptionists
Posting Number 07954
Position Number 07954
Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Description
ECU Department of Biology is seeking several Front Desk Receptionists.

This position is located in the Life Science and Biotechnology Building.

The students will be expected to perform a wide range of office duties, including but not limited to:
  • Greet visitors warmly, respectfully, and courteously (faculty, staff, students, guests, business officials, technicians, and community)
  • Answer phones in a professional manner
  • Keep the reception area and student worker office tidy and organized
  • Perform frequent high-volume copy jobs where accuracy is essential, on the job training is provided
  • Run errands to adjacent offices/buildings (Bate, Flanagan, Old Cafeteria Complex, Sci&Tech, Spilman, Wright, etc.).
  • Receive Mail and Packages:
    • Accept packages from delivery services (FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) in LSBB
    • Document incoming packages and contact recipients
    • Relocate cold/sensitive/frozen packages to the designated freezer
    • Checking for mail and package deliveries in Howell SC
  • Notify FedEx, UPS of packages that need to be shipped; take USPS outgoing packages to the on-campus Mail Services building
  • Must be familiar with Excel spreadsheets
  • Interact with Copiserv for various tasks and work orders
  • Shredding items in bulk
  • Perform an inventory of office supplies and other items related to the department
  • Create social media posts for upcoming events
  • Maintain a positive and helpful attitude and dress appropriately
  • Perform occasional physical tasks such as carrying boxes, pushing carts
  • Assisting with occasional departmental events prep, set up and break down
  • Assist faculty, staff, and students with tasks, directions, and questions
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)
This position requires our ideal candidate to have good communication skills (verbal and written), to communicate with faculty, staff, and students.
  • Preferred applicants NOT be BIOLOGY majors to avoid conflict of interest. Every applicant, regardless of major, will be considered.
  • Computer Skills required (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Punctuality and attendance. Abuse of this policy will result in termination or reduced hours.
  • If you have a lot of extracurricular activities that will keep you away or out a lot, please do not apply.
  • Preferred valid NC Driver’s License.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload your Resume online.
Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91952
Open Date 03/02/2026
Close Date 03/15/2026
Open Until Filled No
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your major of study?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * What is your current year of study?
    • Freshman
    • Sophomore
    • Junior
    • Senior
    • Graduate
  3. * Please list: what days and times that you are available to work during the current Semester.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * List the maximum number of hours you would be interested in working per week.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Are you a current ECU student-athlete?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you available to work the Summer months of June-August?

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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