Part-time Attendant, Control Desk

Control Desk Attendants are the first point of contact for Campus Recreation & Wellness. This position focuses on customer service, front-desk operations, and supporting a welcoming and safe facility environment. Attendants work alongside student supervisors and professional staff and play an important role in daily facility operations.

This position is ideal for those looking for a job with flexible scheduling, consistent hours, and opportunities for growth.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet patrons and provide friendly, professional customer service
• Monitor the control desk area and support operations at the main entrance.
• Manage towel service and equipment checkout/return
• Answer phone calls and respond to general questions about facilities, programs, and services
• Maintain a clean and organized desk area and complete light housekeeping duties
• Support building emergency action procedures (EAP) as directed by supervisors

• 16 years of age or older
• American Red Cross CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant) and First Aid Certification or willingness to get certified by department upon hire

Hourly Rate: $9.00

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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