Undergrad Student Employee - Ben Central - FWS

Undergrad Student Employee - Ben Central - FWS

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position: Undergrad Student Employee - Ben Central - Federal Work Study

Department: Financial Aid

Classification: Part-time, non-benefit eligible

Location: Lisle Campus

Rate: IL State minimum wage

Duties:

As the first point of contact for the Ben Central office, your primary role is to manage the front reception desk, warmly greet incoming guests, and efficiently notify staff members of walk-in appointments. In addition to anchoring the front desk, you will provide vital administrative support by handling essential office operations, data management, and document tracking to keep the office running smoothly.

• Manage front desk operations by maintaining a consistent, professional, and welcoming presence at the main entrance.
• Greet all visitors immediately upon arrival, establishing a positive and supportive first impression of Ben Central.
• Process walk-in traffic by identifying the visitor''s needs and immediately contacting the appropriate staff member.
• Perform general clerical work including copying, opening and labeling new physical files, and shredding sensitive materials.
• Handle mail logistics by executing the daily pick-up, sorting, and delivery of physical incoming and outgoing mail.
• Execute data entry tasks and download specific digital documentation, including Entrance Counseling records.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure seamless front desk coverage during designated office hours to maintain secure and organized guest management.
• Maintain precise document tracking for all incoming paperwork to ensure zero loss of critical records.
• Uphold confidentiality and data security when handling student files, financial paperwork, and executing secure document destruction.
• Provide dependable support to staff by adapting to and executing special projects or urgent administrative tasks as requested.

Required Qualifications:

Must be a currently enrolled Benedictine student in good standing.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Use of computer screen, phone and customer service.

May require bending or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training: As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Location: Goodwin 215 - Ben Central Office

Hours per week: 10 - 20 hours

Days/Times Preferred: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, emphasis on 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Hiring Supervisor: Debbie Kane

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL - Paid Leave Act and AZ - Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans: Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University''s rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.