What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Conference and Desk Assistant position at Missouri Western State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Summer Conference and Desk Assistant
Department
Housing & Residence Life
Appointment Term
Summer (June - July)
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Department of Housing and Residence Life has two opportunities for students interested in working as Summer Conference and Desk Assistant. The Summer Conference and Desk Assistant at Missouri Western State University will serve as leader, helper, and a resource person for summer residents and campus guests. The Summer Conference & Desk Assistant should show the initiative to think critically and creatively to solve problems. The Summer Conference & Desk Assistant should be able to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of housing and residence life guests.
Essential Duties
The primary responsibility includes but are not limited to:
- Answering questions and serving as a resource for residents and guests regarding the residence halls
- Connecting residents and guests to correct resources as needed
- Assists with checking out equipment and package delivery
- Assists with camp oversight during the summer camps/conference season
- Provide superior customer service to summer guests
- Works with Housing and Residence life staff to facilitate the check-in and check-out of camp/conference guests
- Update information centers such as bulletin boards, directional and informational signage, etc.
- Assist with building readiness, key assignment, form completion, and other administrative functions
- Work at the camps and conference building front desk
- Follow up on guest concerns and questions in a courteous and timely manner
- Assist with lockouts, lost keys, etc. while at the desk
- Assist in reporting maintenance and housekeeping concerns
- Address minor concerns when possible
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
To be employed as a Summer Conference Assistant, students must:
- Have completed the Spring 2025 semester and be enrolled as a student in the Fall 2025 semester.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.0 cumulative and semester GPA.
- Maintain good judicial and Residential Life standing.
- Must be eligible for Federal Work Study
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to maintain confidential information with tact and discretion.
- Show the initiative to think critically and creatively to solve problems.
- Communicate with and relate to a diverse group of students to understand their individual needs and to help those students establish strong social networks as well as connect with the appropriate campus resources.
Physical Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Additional Demands
Available to work a variety of hours.
Location where duties are to be performed
Commons and Residential Halls
Federal Work Study
Required
Hours of Work
No more than 37.5 hours per week
If enrolled in summer classes, cannot working during a scheduled class period.
If enrolled in summer classes, cannot working during a scheduled class period.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST203P
Number of Vacancies
2
Open Date
04/08/2025
Priority Deadline
04/20/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
This position requires a student who has Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)
All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.
All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.
