Work Study CAS Front Desk Assistant - Clayton State University : Job Details

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clay-ton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY! YOU MUST CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY.

The Center for Academic Success seeks a work-study student to serve as a Front Desk Staff (FDS) member to cover our two locations in Edgewater Hall and Laker Hall. This is a part-time, temporary position. The motto of the Center for Academic Success is Helping ALL Clayton State Students Reach Their Academic Potential. The Front Desk Assistant will perform general receptionist duties as well as assist with special projects, events, and other tasks as needed. The Front Desk Assistant will work closely with other staff members to provide an inviting environment for all visitors of the Center. The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Must be:

Currently a Clayton State University student.

Resume approved by Career Services. This is a requirement prior to applying for student positions.

2.50 GPA or above.

The ideal candidate should possess:

Excellent customer service skills.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to follow instructions and handle multiple tasks to completion.

High standards of ethical conduct while working with students, staff and faculty.

Ability to work as a team member or independently with little supervision.

Willingness to learn new skills.

Required Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY! YOU MUST CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY.

Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate is student focused, organized and detail-oriented and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate must have the ability to handle CAS & LHSSC patrons with discretion and tact, while being able to work independently and in a team environment.

Position Requirements

Review and monitor tutor log for scheduled appointments and follow established procedures for recording appointment status.

Review and monitor the room reservation log and prepare reserved rooms for use following established procedures.

Monitor and update log-in database queue during assigned work shift.

Deliver various items across campus

Check with CAS staff members for additional assignments.

This position must work a flexible schedule, including morning, afternoon, and evening shifts. Please only apply if you have a flexible schedule.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression, as stated in Board Policy 6.5, Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom, which can be found online at

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton States Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at and

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) ###-####. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) ###-####.