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Graduate Assistant - Front Desk Operations

Marshall University
Huntington, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Assistant - Front Desk Operations

Description of GA Assignment

GA : Exempt - The department will assign you specific duties.

Job Description Summary

Front Desk Operation Grad

The Front Desk Operations grad assists the program manager with the overall administration and operation of front desk operations of the residence halls including but not limited to workers' performance and discipline, scheduling, and front desk worker issues. This position will assist in the supervision of a staff of 30 Desk Assistants in order to create a safe and secure environment for residence hall students to live in.The position reports to the Program Manager.

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Supervision and Staff Development

Assist in the supervision of desk operations and 30 Desk Assistant

Participate and coordinate desk staff training and selection processes

  • Assist in the creation of a semester front desk schedule and break desk schedule.

Ensure that all assistants are performing up to standard by implementing disciplinary action with desk assistants.

  • Evaluate desk assistants at the end of each semester
  • Supervise the desk assistants in a manner that facilitates the development and the implementation of departmental goals.
  • Serve as a role model to staff and residents at all times by acting in a professional manner and adhering to all university and hall rules.
  • Update and administer the Desk Assistant Manual

  • Interpret and uphold the rules and regulations as detailed in the Desk Assistant Manual, as well as those set up by the department and the university.
  • Meet with desk assistants when they are documented.
  • Promptly document all personnel problems.
  • Assist in advising / informal counseling for staff members as needed.
  • Maintain administrative records regarding disciplinary actions.
  • Attend staff training as needed, including fall and spring training as well as in-service training sessions.
  • Ensure that timecards are correctly filled out, signed and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Conduct meetings with desk assistants as needed
  • Assist with opening and closing of the residence halls each semester as needed.
  • Utilize computer skills and technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
  • Supervise front desk coverage by reporting absences and negligent performance.
  • Administrative Tasks

    Maintain 15 weekly office hours (4 of which must occur after 5pm) and a high degree of availability and visibility

    Maintain all student records in conjunction with the Program Manager

    Assist with the distribution of mail to the residence halls

    Participate in on-call duty rotation

    Respond to campus crisis

    Attend weekly staff meetings

    Assist in opening and closing of residential communities

    Coordinate resident advisor bulletin board incentive program

    Create and distribute the Housing Happenings newsletter

    Department

    Housing Auxiliary - MU5400

    Location

    MU - Marshall University

    Semester

    Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer Semester

    Hours Per Week

    Full Time (20 hrs a week)

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

    Education

    Bachelors

    Experience

    One to two years in residential setting or the equivalent

    Preferred Qualifications

    Education

    Experience

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number

    MU2667GA

    Open Date

    02 / 10 / 2025

    Close Date

    Open Until Filled

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