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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We are seeking a
Customer Service Representative (CSR) to work at Commons Desk Operations for University Housing. CSR performs customer service responsibilities for residential students, conference and camps participants, and visitors. Duties include:
- Processing USPS mail and package deliveries; forwarding USPS mail
- Issuing and tracking residence hall room keys per guidelines and maintaining key inventory
- Submitting work orders for core changes
- Issuing temporary ID cards, reviewing digital door information to help troubleshoot
- Processing payment for various transactions using register system and maintaining a cash drawer
- Processing loaner room key sign-outs and core changes
- Processing sign-outs of recreational equipment, cleaning supplies, etc.
- Tracking and handling Lost and Found items per University policy
- Communicating policies and procedures to customers and student employees.
Requires the operation of various office equipment and computer systems. Work location may vary between the six Commons Desks Operations as necessary for coverage and duties.
Additional Information: Typical work schedule is Tuesday - Saturday 3:00pm - 12:00am (Sunday and Monday off), with some variation for special events and summer operations.
Education and Experience: Minimum requirement is a high school diploma. Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. As a member of
Auxiliary and Business Services within the
Finance and Business unit, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and individual perspectives that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The University believes that we can learn from each other's differences and break down the barriers that separate us. Penn State is a place where everyone can be themselves, together. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $31,600.00 - $45,800.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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