Night Desk Assistant

University of Georgia

United States, Georgia, Athens

Mar 10, 2025

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number	G/R28476P
Working Title	Night Desk Assistant
Department	Housing-Resident Progs & Srvcs
About the University of Georgia	Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department	Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.8 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full-time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non-state sources. In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency-based training and students in curriculum-based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being.
College/Unit/Department website	www.housing.uga.edu
Employment Type	Employee
Additional Schedule Information	Night Shift 12 a.m. - 6 a.m. Summer Anticipated Start Dates: May 6th, 2025
Advertised Salary	15.50/hour with night shift differential ($11.50/hour base rate)
Anticipated Start Date	05/06/2025
Posting Date	03/10/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EOO Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Duties/Responsibilities

Follow appropriate community desk policies and procedures including, but not limited to key management, equipment check-out and access control.
Follow appropriate protocols in addressing incidents and potential policy violations.
Provide exemplary customer service to all residents, guests, visitors, faculty and staff who interact with community desks and community office spaces.
Function as a resource for accurate information concerning Housing and university operations.
Support the community office staff by performing assigned administrative responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
Support, communicate, enforce and abide by all university and department policies, procedures and regulations.
Assist community office staff during a crisis or emergency, maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Assist in the opening, closing and transition of residence halls. This may require early arrival and late departures and working during break periods.
Participate in all departmental and community training.
Participate in all meeting activities including, but not limited to staff meetings, community staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned

Percentage of time

100