Writing Center Receptionist Positions

Work at the Writing Center Reception Desk

Applications for Fall 2025 receptionists will open in April 2025. Contact writingcenter@etal.uri.edu for more information.

Writing Center receptionists provide front desk leadership and quality customer service to all users of the Undergraduate Writing Center and Academic Coaching. They are expected to maintain a positive attitude, professional work ethic, and high level communication skills in all daily interactions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Knowledge and confident communication of the Undergraduate Writing Center, Academic Coaching, and other AEC services
  • Comfortable communicating on the phone and using voicemail, recording and relaying accurate messages and call transfers
  • Skilled in computer usage with a willingness to learn multiple systems including but not limited to: TracCloud, Slack, G-Suite, and more
  • Ability to confidently demonstrate processes to others
  • Ability to maintain a customer service mentality at all times
  • Attention to detail and compliance with office policy
  • Responsible for tracking and security of valuable office technology

Other Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications:

  • Communicate clearly with patience and empathy
  • Solution-first thinking
  • Trustworthiness
  • Time management skills
  • Reliability
  • Excellent interpersonal skills & organizational skills
  • Provide general administrative support as needed
  • Attend initial and ongoing trainings scheduled throughout semester

Compensation:

  • Reception staff pay rates start at $15.00/hr, with increases for leadership roles.

If you have any questions, contact Heather Price at hprice@uri.edu.