About the role#
The Purdue Graduate Student Center (PGSC) is looking for a Student Receptionist to manage front desk operations and maintain the facility. This role provides students with experience in an office environment while supporting the daily needs of the Center. You will work approximately 10 hours per week, with a schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, or holidays.
What you'll do#
- Handle front desk operations and greet customers with friendliness and tact.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the facility.
- Manage supplies and ensure the department meets safety and risk management standards.
- Handle emergency situations and prioritize tasks while maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.
- Serve on division committees and present ideas to senior leadership.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings and fulfill all assigned shifts.
What you'll need#
- You must be actively enrolled at Purdue University or Purdue Global.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- A customer service orientation with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and use logic to solve problems.
- Punctuality and organizational skills.
Location & details#
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid.
- Term: Rolling.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research institution based in West Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 1869, it operates as an educational organization. The university employs over 25,000 people. It maintains a large campus presence with its primary administrative operations located at Hovde Hall.
How to get in at Purdue University
Applying early to Purdue University gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications before the volume becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you apply among the first. This timing ensures your materials are seen before the pile grows. You can reach out to the recruiters behind Purdue University roles directly to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves your response rates. Intern Insider surfaces these contacts so you can bypass the standard queue and connect with the people actually making the hiring decisions.
