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WBUR Receptionist Engineering Infastructure ITOps

Boston University

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    As the first point of contact for people when they reach out to WBUR, the receptionist is responsible for answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, and responding emails with a friendly demeanor and a focus on being as helpful as possible. Along with the front-facing responsibilities, this position will also be responsible for light support tasks such as updating certain correspondence trackers, assisting with break-room upkeep, and ensuring that the facilities are kept in a clean and orderly manner.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size1 to 9 employees
    Websitehttp://www.bu.edu/

    Description

    WBUR Receptionist Engineering, Infastructure, IT/Ops

    Category

    Charles River Campus --> Professional

    Job Location

    Boston, MA, United States

    Tracking Code

    26500975180730

    Posted Date

    8/3/2026

    Salary Grade

    Grade 44

    Expected Hiring Range Minimum

    $17.50

    Expected Hiring Range Maximum

    $28.03

    The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University''s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

    Position Type

    Part-Time

    As the first point of contact for people when they reach out to WBUR, the receptionist is responsible for answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, and responding emails with a friendly demeanor and a focus on being as helpful as possible. Along with the front-facing responsibilities, this position will also be responsible for light support tasks such as updating certain correspondence trackers, assisting with break-room upkeep, and ensuring that the facilities are kept in a clean and orderly manner. This position will report to the Operations Manager. This position is part-time and in-person, on a 12 PM to 5 PM, Monday-Friday schedule.

    Responsibilities:

    • Manage reception desk operations on a day-to-day basis.
    • Respond to and forward calls, maintain station email inboxes, provide guest access to building and parking garage and some administrative tasks.
    • Maintain fresh coffee, clean, and organize breakroom.
    • Operate and maintain kitchen supplies and equipment including dishwasher, coffee machine, range, and other equipment.
    • Receive and distribute packages and mail as they are delivered to or picked up from WBUR''s studio.

    About WBUR WBUR is Boston''s NPR and a public media leader, producing exceptional journalism on-air, online, on-demand, and in real life. Our mission is to produce high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection, and community for an expanding circle of people. WBUR is member-supported and licensed to Boston University. WBUR is brimming with talent and ambition. Our colleagues work hard, strive for excellence, value truth, creativity, diverse perspectives, and open debate. Our culture is warm and welcoming - no matter what your role is - we work hard to ensure that everyone feels like they belong. WBUR is a place to do meaningful work with interesting people and to learn and grow along the way.

    Required Skills

    1-3 years of experience.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

    About Company

    Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.

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