Guest lecturer vs front desk clerk

The differences between guest lecturers and front desk clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a guest lecturer has an average salary of $67,058, which is higher than the $26,669 average annual salary of a front desk clerk.

The top three skills for a guest lecturer include undergraduate courses, class discussions and occupational therapy. The most important skills for a front desk clerk are reservations, customer service, and night audit.

Guest lecturer vs front desk clerk overview

	Guest Lecturer	Front Desk Clerk
Yearly salary	$67,058	$26,669
Hourly rate	$32.24	$12.82
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	24,129	141,042
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	-	-

What does a guest lecturer do?

A Guest Lecturer performs teaching, researching, and administrative duties for a university. Their primary duties include assessing students work, writing research proposals, and managing research budgets.

What does a front desk clerk do?

Front desk clerks are responsible for welcoming office guests and accommodating any questions they may have. As their designation suggests, they are usually stationed at the entrance or front of the office. They are often the first company employee that a guest encounters upon reaching the office area. Front desk clerks should be familiar with the office space and the employees of the company so that they can effectively direct guests or visitors. Front desk clerks should also have a copy of the general schedule of appointments or meetings in the office so that they can let in guests accordingly. They also often do most of the administrative or clerical activities needed by the front office. They should have great interpersonal skills, patience, and communication skills.

Guest lecturer vs front desk clerk salary

Guest lecturers and front desk clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Guest Lecturer	Front Desk Clerk
Average salary	$67,058	$26,669
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $102,000	Between $21,000 And $33,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Hilton Grand Vacations
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between guest lecturer and front desk clerk education

There are a few differences between a guest lecturer and a front desk clerk in terms of educational background:

	Guest Lecturer	Front Desk Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Guest lecturer vs front desk clerk demographics

Here are the differences between guest lecturers' and front desk clerks' demographics:

	Guest Lecturer	Front Desk Clerk
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 46.0% Female, 54.0%	Male, 24.2% Female, 75.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 14.4% White, 51.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 9.4% White, 51.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	13%	13%

Differences between guest lecturer and front desk clerk duties and responsibilities

Guest lecturer example responsibilities.

Create web sites and documentation, using HTML, to manage various projects.
Instill``failing-faster & learning"philosophy.
Design class, create syllabus, teach 4th year acting students financial and business skills.
Present on the components of a succinct and solid sociological research paper to a senior seminar class.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students addressing the intersections of economics, law, and public policy.
Integrate mathematics into children's literature.

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Front desk clerk example responsibilities.

Manage customer service issues with ease and charm and train other co workers in daily operations.
Deliver messages and run errands.
Job responsibilities consist of being a cashier, bagging groceries, assisting customers, stocking, cleaning, etc.
Cross-Train and provide back-up for PBX representatives when necessary.
Follow emergency procedures for evacuating property safely via PBX phone.
Advertise Ramada facilities by creating fliers, arranging promotions, and facilitating group reservations.

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Guest lecturer vs front desk clerk skills

Common guest lecturer skills

Undergraduate Courses, 19%
Class Discussions, 11%
Occupational Therapy, 9%
Seminar, 6%
Literature, 5%
Abnormal Psychology, 5%

Common front desk clerk skills

Reservations, 36%
Customer Service, 14%
Night Audit, 4%
Computer System, 4%
Room Availability, 4%
Guest Service, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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