Part-time Attendant, Control Desk

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906 WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16293 students and nearly 2612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students faculty and staff to become effective scholars contributors and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville TN and just over 100 miles south of Louisville KY WKUs main campus is in Bowling Green KY - a city with approximately 70000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKUs strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays vacation and sick leave and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at Description:

Control Desk Attendants are the first point of contact for Campus Recreation & Wellness. Thisposition focuses on customer service front-desk operations and supporting a welcoming and safe facility environment. Attendants work alongside student supervisors and professional staff and play an important role in daily facility operations.

This position is ideal for those looking for a job with flexible scheduling consistent hours and opportunities for growth.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet patrons and provide friendly professional customer service
• Monitor the control desk area and support operations at the main entrance.
• Manage towel service and equipment checkout/return
• Answer phone calls and respond to general questions about facilities programs and services
• Maintain a clean and organized desk area and complete light housekeeping duties
• Support building emergency action procedures (EAP) as directed by supervisors

• 16 years of age or older
• American Red Cross CPR/AED (Adult Child Infant) and First Aid Certification or willingness to get certified by department upon hire

Hourly Rate: $9.00

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Revised 1992 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race color ethnicity national origin creed religion political belief sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status age uniformed services veteran status genetic information pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation report a complaint or ask questions regarding WKUs Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040) please contact Ms. Ena Demir Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at or by phone at . Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the Universitys response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKUs website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: information related to job postings please email .

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:

• Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.