Summer Customer Relations Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Summer Customer Relations Specialist Position Description

University Events (UE) follows university priorities to plan, support, and execute meetings, events, and programs on campus. UE provides a high level of customer service to event sponsors while managing limited space and other resources in service of the University mission.

The Customer Relations Specialist serves as a representative of the university and a paraprofessional as an extension of UE staff. They are the first contact to the office who receive all guests and calls to the department, assist in routine duties common to office operation as well as work on other projects as assigned.

Duties Include:

1. Office communication:

• Serving as the first point of contact for all on-campus and external sponsors
• Answering the main office phone line, communicating effectively with all callers, guests, and staff by using proper language
• Triaging all inquiries effectively
• Acting as the liaison between the inquirer and appropriate staff member, relaying accurate information and forwarding messages as appropriate
• Ensuring urgent matters are directed to appropriate staff promptly and accurately

2. Assisting staff with general clerical duties including, but not limited to, typing, copying, and scanning

3. Ability to learn and effectively troubleshoot issues with Virtual EMS, our web-based reservation system, and EMS, our event management database

4. Delivering and receiving time-sensitive documents and items around campus

5. Perform miscellaneous office tasks and special projects as requested

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must have a positive, professional attitude, willingness to learn, and excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

They must possess the ability to adapt to a diverse work environment, work well under pressure, work autonomously as well as part of a team, and work from written or oral instructions.

Previous customer service and/or office experience and familiarity with the campus is preferred.

Physical Demands

Typical office clerical and phone work.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $17

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05649P Open Date Close Date 08/14/2026 Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:

Emily Cox

e3cox@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule