Welcome Desk Attendant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Welcome Desk Attendant Student Status Work Study Optional -You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position. Work Location Springfield Campus Department Campus Recreation Hiring Range $15.00 Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours 6:00am to 10:00pm How many hours per week are required? 12 - 20 Description of Primary Duties

Welcome Desk Attendants serve as the "face" of the Campus Recreation Department and the Foster Recreation Center (FRC). As a customer service provider, Welcome Desk Attendants greet patrons and guests, monitor turnstiles, sell memberships, lockers and other services. Attendants also provide information on Campus Recreation programming to meet the fitness, recreation, and wellness needs of our patrons.

Required Qualifications

Must meet all University requirements to work on campus

Experience in customer service is preferred, but not required

Great personality, friendly and reliable, willing to help

Demonstrate an ability to work well with diverse groups of people

Proficient verbal communication skills

Demonstrate strong initiative to learn policy and membership software

Required Certifications Additional Qualifications

Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and during University breaks and holidays.

Available during summer, first consideration

• Mandatory all-staff training prior to classes starting in Fall

Special Instructions to Applicants

I am currently looking to hire welcome desk attendants that can work opening (5:45am), closing (6:45-10:15pm) occasional weekends and over the summer. This position will start in late October. Work study preferred, but not required.

Contact Information

Konya Mueller

Asst. Director - Business Operations

Foster Recreation Center

KMueller@missouristate.edu

417-836-4463

Disclaimer

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Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

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Posting Detail

Open Date 10/01/2026 Close Date 10/14/2026 Posting Number 20260147STU

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your anticipated graduation date?

(Open Ended Question)

• What is your schedule for the upcoming semester?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many hours per week are you available to work?

• up to 15 hours per week

• 15 to 20 hours per week

• 20 to 30 hours per week

• up to 40 hours per week

• How many credit hours are you currently enrolled in?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Does your financial aid award letter show that you have a work study award for the current academic year?

• Yes

• No

• • Would you be available to work during University breaks?

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never

• • What is your current class schedule?

(Open Ended Question)