Residence Life Desk Attendant

Are you looking for a student job with a fun and dedicated team where you can learn valuable office administration and customer services skills, and make a minimum of $14.38 an hour? Join the Res Life team today! A Residence Life Desk Attendant is a great way to improve your marketable skills for future employment, such as those pertaining to public speaking, customer service, critical thinking and problem-solving, time management, and administrative ability.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

The Residence Life Desk Attendants work in conjunction with Resident Advisors, Cleaning Crew, and Res Life Professional Staff to complete tasks, provide customer service, and basic office administration duties. This position works at the Housing Lodge or John Pugh Hall front desks for up to 20 hours per week depending on schedule and availability.

Though training is largely provided, we do expect some of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to be displayed and demonstrated: Part-time (6 credits) student status Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA May not be on disciplinary probation Effective interpersonal skills Ability to work as a member of a staff team Demonstrated leadership and/or peer helping skills Preference given to candidates with experience living in communal environments and/or university leadership involvement

Typical Experience:

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Required Education or Training:

Training is provided to all student staff of Student Housing. This training includes; office administrative tasks, department communication methods and tools, use of custodial supplies including cleaning chemicals and equipment, Housing and Residence Life policies and procedures.

Salary Information:

This is a part-time, academic year, non-exempt student position. New hires will be hired on at Student Assistant 2, Step 13 ($14.38 hourly).

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.

The review process for applications will be begin as soon as possible. This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAS is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Located in the ancestral homeland of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is fully committed to advancing the education and research aspirations of Indigenous peoples and is committed to ongoing work toward decolonization. These efforts are reflected in our UAS programs and formal community partnerships across our three campuses and throughout all of Southeast Alaska.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www. alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Janna Machalek, UAS HR Coordinator, at [email protected] or 907-796-6273.

Advertised: 21 Jul 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Jun 2024 Alaskan Daylight Time

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