--- title: Receptionist at Universal Technical Institute description: Universal Technical Institute is hiring for the Receptionist role in Portland, OR. Pays $18–$20 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/receptionist-at-universal-technical-institute-01a1a8ee-542e-746f-890e-f6a6e6c2d82f date: 2026-11-05T00:15:43Z og_description: Join Universal Technical Institute as Receptionist in Portland, OR. Pays $18–$20 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2hrbjo.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Universal Technical Institute](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/universal-technical-institute?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Portland, OR | | **Salary** | $18/hr - $20/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 04, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Universal Technical Institute. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Universal Technical Institute. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $35,000 – $49,000 a year (median $40,000). ## Description **Position Overview** The Campus Receptionist serves as the primary contact for all campus visitors and callers, managing the reception area, directing inquiries, and providing general information about campus services, programs, and events. This role requires strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills to support the day-to-day operations of the campus front desk. This position reports to the Campus President. **Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00** **Location: Onsite - Portland, OR** **What We Offer:** - **Tuition Waiver**: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses - **Paid Time Off**: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible) - **Retirement Matching**: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days - **Paid Parental Leave**: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby - **Competitive Insurance**: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents - **Pet Insurance**: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA - **Health Plan Enrollment**: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment **What You'll Do** - Front Desk Operations - * Greet all visitors, students, faculty, and staff warmly and assist with inquiries. * Answer and direct phone calls, taking messages or redirecting as necessary. * Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the reception area. * Other duties as assigned. - Administrative Support * Maintain visitor logs, sign-in sheets, and access badges. * Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries, distributing to appropriate departments. * Assist with scheduling appointments and managing meeting room bookings. * Provide clerical support, such as data entry, filing, and copying, as needed. * Type minutes from various meetings as requested. - Student and Staff Assistance * Provide information about campus facilities, policies, and procedures. * Assist students with general inquiries regarding admissions, registration, and event schedules. * Facilitate communication between students, staff, and faculty members as needed. * Assist with entrance testing. This may include setting up applicants in the test room, accomplishing related paperwork and entering scores into CNet/Campus Nexus, monitoring students while taking tests, etc. - * Assist Student Affairs with outreach to employers as needed. - Event Support * Assist in coordinating logistics for campus events, meetings, and orientations. * Prepare informational materials, signage, and displays for campus events. - Security and Safety * Ensure proper sign-in protocols for visitors, students, and staff. * Report any unusual or suspicious activity to campus security. * Contact maintenance and janitorial service when needed. Keep on-going relationship with the contractors to improve our current building status. Advise them of our daily needs including repairs, building issues, and parking - Other duties as assigned **What You'll Bring** **Education / Experience** - HS Diploma or GED (strongly preferred) - Receptionist experience (preferred) - Minimum of 2 years experience in customer service or administrative support (preferred) **Skills** - Proficiency with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and multi-line phone systems. - Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. - Friendly and professional demeanor with a commitment to creating a welcoming environment. **Abilities** - Occasionally lift or move light office items, typically up to 15 pounds (e.g., paper supplies, small packages). - Able and willing to: * Communicate, think, learn, and reason * Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks * Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations * Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility - Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously - Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position - Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders **Work Environment** - Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises. - This position is designated as Onsite: Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures. - Travel Requirements * No travel is required **About Us** Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve. ## Skills - Sonatype Nexus - Active Listening - Booking (Sales) - Cleanliness - Outreach - Decision Making - Administrative Support - Admissions Coordination - Discretion - Problem Solving - Filing - Janitorial Services - Logistics - Interpersonal Skills - Confidentiality - Reprography - Data Entry - Administrative Skills - Safety Procedures - Coordinating - Microsoft Office - Human Resources - Phone Systems - Written Communication - Maintenance - Communication - Flexibility - Student Affairs Administration - Front Desk Operations - Personal Protective Equipment - Customer Service ## Benefits - Dental Insurance - Health Insurance - Pet Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Parental Leave - Vision Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at Universal Technical Institute](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/universal-technical-institute?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Operations & Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Office Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/office-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Receptionist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/office-administration/receptionist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 72152 jobs - [Oregon](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29883 jobs - [Portland, OR](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon/portland?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8012 jobs - [Universal Technical Institute](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/universal-technical-institute?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 189 jobs ## Related pages - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 72152 jobs - [Oregon](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29883 jobs - [Portland, OR](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon/portland?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8012 jobs - [Universal Technical Institute](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/universal-technical-institute?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 189 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)