Desk Assistant, Housing & Residence Life

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department:07010000 - HO-HOUSING-GENERAL

Classification Title:

STU AST - CLERICAL & ADMIN

Classification Minimum Requirements:
  • This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
Job Description:

The Desk Assistant within Housing Operations team for Housing and Residence Life is responsible for: 

  • Serve as the first point of contact for current or prospective residents, families, and community members providing information on campus resources and resolving questions or concerns  
  • Responsible for answering incoming phone calls and emails, assisting walk-in traffic to the residential office 
  • Log and deliver all packages and special mail sent to residents 
  • Assist guests with inquiries regarding different residential facilities, university locations or services 
  • Maintain and update area desk records and materials  
  • Provide temporary residential and mailbox keys for residents 
  • Maintain effective communication with other Housing & Residence Life team members to ensure timely delivery of services. 
  • Create a welcoming environment for all students, families, and visitors through positive interactions and engagement 
Expected Salary:

$14.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:
  • This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus 
  • Must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average 
  • Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week 
Preferred:
  • Demonstrated experience with front line customer service 
  • Ability to critically analyze situations and actively problem solve 
  • Ability to work well within a team and build positive relationships 
  • Demonstrated dependability, attention to detail, timeliness, and professionalism 
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written communication) 
  • This position may require shift times on evenings, weekends, university breaks, and holidays 
Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • Must submit a resume and cover letter with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus
  • This position may require shift times on weekends, holidays and university breaks
  • Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. 
Health Assessment Required: No

 

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