What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 25 Desk Assistant, Housing & Residence Life (Multiple Openings) position at Mississippi University for Women?
Position Title Fall '25 Desk Assistant, Housing & Residence Life (Multiple Openings) Unit Name Housing and Residence Life Salary Grade Student (Institutional) Number of Months Student Worker Full-time or Part-time Part-Time Hours per week 20 Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties
A Desk Assistant is a customer service-based student worker position in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. The primary responsibility of the position is to monitor and carry out the visitation policy within the residence halls at MUW. This includes but is not limited to, checking in visitors appropriately, maintain a professional and positive presence at the front desk during visitation hours.
Hours of Availability Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date 02/28/2025 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
- Provide prompt, friendly service to all customers (residents, guests, staff, faculty, parents, etc).
- Greet and be aware of all persons entering the residence hall.
- Conduct check in process for guests of residents.
- Follow guidelines set forth by the Housing and Residence Life department through the Desk Assistant Manual.
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as directed by Housing and Residence Life.
- Report directly to and fulfill all duties as assigned by supervising Administrative Assistant for Housing and Residence Life.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25.
- Must be enrolled as a full time MUW student.
- Must remain in good judicial standing with the university and department.
A Desk Assistant is a customer service-based student worker position in the Department of Housing and Residence Life. The primary responsibility of the position is to monitor and carry out the visitation policy within the residence halls at MUW. This includes but is not limited to, checking in visitors appropriately, maintain a professional and positive presence at the front desk during visitation hours.
Hours of Availability Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date 02/28/2025 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
