Receptionist/Advancement Assistant

About the role

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to inclusion and respect is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact by professionally greeting visitors and staff to ensure a welcoming experience.
• Provide excellent customer service while answering calls, taking messages, checking in visitors, and maintaining the lobby and meeting spaces.
• Cook up the purchasing, inventory, distribution, and stocking of office supplies and Foundation-branded materials.
• Support daily office operations by opening and distributing mail, being the point-of-contact for service vendors, and tracking facility work orders.
• Aid in the coordination and tracking of shared building resources.
• Support GIFT Academy sessions by scheduling, recording, and coordinating post-session action items.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience: Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum Experience: 1-3 years’ of experience in a customer service role within a professional environment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to create an environment with approachability, hospitality, and customer service.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, and in a PC environment.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters.

Qualifications

• Relationally talented, customer service-oriented professionals who have the skills to provide exceptional service while working with a wide variety of people.
• Positive teammates who can work with a wide variety of people and personalities.
• Resourceful individuals who have enjoy supporting others and helping resolve any issues that arise.
• Detail-oriented individuals who value precision and processes.
• Adaptable and flexible individuals who can adjust to changing priorities.
• Focused and flexible learners who are energized by learning, aren’t easily distracted, and can handle multiple responsibilities.
• Friendly collaborators who are energized by helping and working with others.
• Reliable, organized, and adaptable individuals who can meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing priorities.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Confidentiality and discretion.

Benefits

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• A strength-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities for your career growth.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.