Part-Time Residence Hall Receptionist - Pool (PK)

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Perkinston (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is looking for staff to maintain control of entrances and exits, enforce dormitory regulations, and address maintenance issues. The role requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent, excellent organizational and communication skills, and customer service experience. The position would involve frequent liaison with students and security, maintaining confidentiality of student issues, and reporting any suspicious activity. Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and have professional experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Work experience in a professional setting preferred.
• Skilled in the operation of personal computers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of all entrances and exits.
• Enforce dormitory rules and contact Campus Police if necessary.
• Report maintenance and vandalism issues to supervisors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of all entrances and exits:
  • Lock and unlock all doors and gates at proper times.
  • Check each door and gate at least once every hour while on duty unless other matters such as discipline issues or safety issues take precedence. Return to normal schedule once matter is resolved.
  • Report any door, gate, or lock malfunction immediately to the proper authority (at night, notify Campus Police and follow up with residence hall supervisor).
  • Discourage loitering around the doors and gates.
  • Report any suspicious activity to Campus Police.
  • Be visible at all times by walking through lobbies and courtyard areas frequently.
• Maintain control of residence hall keys:
  • Do not leave keys unattended or in an insecure location.
  • Do not let a student use keys for any reason.
  • When responding to a student’s request to unlock a door, check for proper identification, confirm the student’s assigned room, and accompany the student to the room to unlock the door yourself.
  • If a student needs a key, refer them to the Residence Hall Supervisor.
• Maintenance:
  • Report maintenance issues to Residence Hall Supervisor.
  • Report emergency maintenance issues (water leaks, power outage, extreme safety hazards) to maintenance personnel.
  • Report vandalism immediately, including the person responsible if known, to the Residence Hall Supervisor.
• Other Duties:
  • Control the noise level of both lobbies in Residence Halls.
  • Enforce all dormitory rules and regulations; contact Campus Police if necessary.
  • Attend all staff meetings.
  • Facilitate student-to-student and student-to-staff interaction.
  • Be available during your shift.
  • Answer the residence hall telephone and college switchboard in a professional manner after switchboard closes: “Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, may I help you?”
• Maintain confidentiality of student discipline problems and housing matters.
• Other duties as assigned by the Residence Hall Supervisor and Director of Student Life.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Mandatory)
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Work experience in a professional setting.
  • Skilled in the operation of personal computers and Microsoft Office (internet and email).
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Customer service experience.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].